OFFICER'S SABER OF LIGHT CAVALRY OR STAFF, First Empire - Restoration. Item No. 32997
Brass hilt with a three-branch guard. Quillon with decorated lugs. Cap with a short tail adorned with acanthus leaves and flowers. Finely checkered ebony handle. Curved flat blade with a ribbed back, 88.7 cm long, engraved on its first third with floral motifs and military trophies in golden background. Natural buffalo leather knot. Brass scabbard entirely adorned with two suspension rings with brass rings, embossed with large acanthus leaves; suspension rings decorated with a stylized laurel leaf ribbon; prominent cup, cut-steel chape.
France.
First Empire - Restoration.
Very good condition, the blade has lost its gold embellishments.
Reference :
32997