LINE CAVALRY OFFICER'S SABER, CALLED STRONG SWORD, model 1816, Restoration. 21997
Brass frame. Guard with four branches forming a shell representing an openwork palmette with fleurons. Palmette tail. Crown with short tail, flat, decorated on top with a fleur-de-lys. Wooden handle covered with copper filigree shagreen.
Straight blade with double hollow sides, symmetrical point, engraved on its first third with military trophies and floral decorations, length 88.5 cm.
Steel scabbard with two bail bracelets also in steel. Scarlet cloth tie.
France.
Restoration.
Very good state.
Reference :
21997