"Saber For Officers Of The Vincennes Hunters, Model 1838 - France - 19th Century"
SABER for officers of the Vincennes hunters, model 1838France
19th century
Steel, horn
Total length: 89.5 ; Blade length: 75.5 cm
Gilt brass mounting.
Long-tailed cap with borders decorated with laurel and oak leaves.
Joining bow with ring engraved with a flower.
Shell chased with four flags, laurel and oak branches.
Short quillon decorated with a star.
Brown horn spindle.
Slightly curved blade with a single-edged edge and a counter-edge, signed ‘A Chassepot Manfeur à Châtellerault’; hallmark.
Leather tie.
Sheet steel scabbard with one hoop ring.
Reference : 6066
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