LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SABER, First Empire - Restoration. 29524R
Brass hilt, guard with a branch decorated with a line, pommel molded in relief with a so-called "melon ribs" design. Handle in finely checkered wood. Curved blade with hollow sides with floral motifs, length 92.5 cm. Scarlet cloth knot. Steel scabbard with two brass suspension rings, brass scabbard mouthpiece.
France.
First Empire, re-used during the Restoration.
Good condition, gilding missing, blade shows signs of oxidation from use.
Reference :
29524R