"Hussar Saber - Light Cavalry - Directory - Consulate - 1st Empire - 18th Century"
Directoire period - Consulate - 1st Empire, Hussar sabre, light cavalry with scabbard, 18th-19th century. Pommel with Leonine face with rivet button and long tail. Flat joint arc at right angle. Quillon with orillons called shuttle ending in a rolled end. Flat curved blade with 1 edge and counter-edged point. Blued and gilded blade in the 1st third, with floral motifs, trophies, sun, garlands. Blade with central groove. Fluted black horn fuse, black leather scabbard with 2 brass fittings, without chappe button, dart rivet. Length: 88 cm SF length: 86 cm Blade length: 73.5 cm Blade width at heel: 3 cm Length of counter-edged: 14 cm Weight with scabbard: 720 grsGood condition of conservation and use, in its own juice and patina, see details in the photos. Free shipping for France. International shipping costs, price on request depending on the area of the country. Visit my other objects by consulting my gallery and our site: https://www.IrisAntik.com