CUIRASSIERS SABER from the Manufacture de Versailles, model Year XI, First Empire. 27959
Brass mount, four-branched guard bearing the “VERSAILLES” and star “C” hallmarks of Châteaubrun, director from July to December 1813 and the star “B” hallmark of P. Bick, reviser in July 1813 then controller from December 1813. Short-tailed cap, wooden handle sheathed in black waxed calfskin with brass filigree. Brass ferrules.
Straight blade with two hollow sides, 97 cm long with point in the extension of the back, signed on the back signed “Mfture Imple du Klingenthal sep 1811”; it bears the hallmarks "L" for the reviser F.L. LOBSTEIN, June 1811 - July 1821, "B" preceded by two dots from J.G. Bick, first class controller from February 1809 to August 1824 and "P" under star of J. Pache , inspector from June 1811 to January 1812. Tie in scarlet cloth.
Steel scabbard with two bail bracelets.
France.
First Empire.
Very good state.
Reference :
27959