OFFICER'S SABRE OF THE CHASSEURS DE VINCENNES, model 1838, later CHASSEURS D'ORLÉANS in 1842, Second Empire. 33017R
Brass hilt, guard with three branches forming a shell decorated with openwork foliage motifs, pommel with long tail decorated with foliage, filigree horn handle. Slightly curved blade, back edge at the tip with gutters and hollow facets, L 76 cm. Marked "Manufacture de Klingenthal, Coulaux." Steel scabbard with two suspension rings.
Overall length of the weapon 92 cm.
France.
Second Empire.
Good condition, missing gilding. Minor rust bloom on the blade easily cleanable.
Christophe ROPARS, approved expert by the CNES CEDEA.
Reference :
33017R