HUSSARD NCO SABER, model Year IV, Revolution - First Empire. 25017
Brass frame. Long-tailed cap. Wooden handle covered in black waxed calfskin, brass filigree. Curved blade with hollow sides, length 78.2 cm, width at the heel 3.9 cm. Wooden scabbard covered in black waxed leather with three large brass fittings with brass bail eyebolts and steel rings; decorated fillet trim with scalloped edges. Steel stinger. Screed with bowl entry.
France.
Revolution - First Empire.
Average condition, guard in good condition, blade in poor condition: 6 cm from the tip part of the edge has been rewelded (3 cm high x 1 cm wide), heavily oxidized and recut at the tip, leather of the used scabbard probably previously replaced, never cleaned saber remaining in its discovered state.
Reference :
25017