OFFICER'S SABER OF THE 21st LIGHT INFANTRY REGIMENT, First Empire. 29215

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OFFICER'S SABER OF THE 21st LIGHT INFANTRY REGIMENT, First Empire. 29215

Silver hilt. Single-branch guard with an ear-shaped knuckle bow engraved with a hunting horn and the number "21", and under the guard, a hallmark with the first rooster for the Parisian plea title and an old man's head hallmark for the average guarantee of the city of Paris. Cap with a short tail similarly hallmarked to the guard. Finely checkered ebony handle. Ferrule hallmarked with the bundle of fasces for the small guarantee of the city of Paris. Curved blade with hollow facets measuring 75.8 cm in length, engraved on one side with "Toledo" with floral decorations and a trophy of arms, and on the other side with "Viva Espana". Black varnished leather scabbard with two silver fittings decorated with lines and silversmith hallmarks. End cap with a button for wearing on the belt, and a steel chape with a steel blade.

France.
First Empire.
Very good condition, posterior leather scabbard.

HISTORY:
The 21st Light Infantry Regiment, also known as the 21st Light, was established during the Revolution as the 21st Chasseurs Battalion, then the 21st Light Half-Brigade, and on September 24, 1803, it was renamed the 21st Light Infantry Regiment.
In 1808, the regiment was attached to the 5th Corps of the Spanish Army of Marshal Mortier, the 2nd Division of General Gazan, and the 1st Brigade of General Guérin. It took part in the Spanish campaign and was disbanded in 1814.

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