SABER TROOPE DE CAVALERIE LOURDE, 1796 pattern heavy cavalry troopers' sword, model 1796, Early 19th century. 25859
Type copy of the manufactures of Osborn & Gunby around 1808-1812
All metal parts in iron, pommel with beak, long crown tail. From its mouth comes the guard branch, hollowed out at the top for the passage of the strap.
Large flat keyboard, pierced with six oval and two half-moon openings. Reinforced on top with a diamond-shaped metal piece allowing a riveted disc to protrude.
External mumps of the guard 40mm long. Smooth ferrule.
Wooden spindle, absence of leather sheathing it.
Straight steel blade, with one edge and a groove on the entire blade. Steel scabbard, bail bracelets with two movable rings.
Blade length: 88 cm
Britain.
Early 19th century.
Bad condition, excavated item.
Reference :
25859