OFFICER'S SABER OF THE CHASSEURS À CHEVAL, Revolution-Consulate era. 32154
Brass hilt. Single-branch guard and long-tailed pommel. Handle made of wood covered with calf leather filigreed with silvered copper wire. Curved blade with hollow edges, length 83.5 cm. Scabbard made of wood covered with black waxed leather with two large copper fittings decorated with lines and scalloped edges, brass cuvette throat, brass belt loops with steel rings. They are connected by two brass crosspieces.
Black patent leather belt, 3.5 cm wide, with round molded relief gilt brass buckles depicting a lion's head and joined together by an S-shaped double-headed snake hook.
France.
Revolution-Consulate era
Very good condition, surface oxidation on rings and rivet buttons, some oxidation on the belt hardware.
Family provenance.
Reference :
32154