Traditional Troop Sabre Of The 2nd Regiment Of Chasseurs à Cheval (1802-1815).

Traditional trooper's saber from the 2nd Chasseurs à Cheval Regiment (1892-1815), a saber from the 2nd Chasseurs à Cheval Regiment, dating from the 18th century and preserved by tradition within the regiment with Bonaparte's authorization. The inscription on the blade has been erased. The iron hilt is a half-basket shape with flat "N"-shaped branches. The end of the main branch is embedded in the pommel, and the end of the secondary branch, lateral to the main branch, is fixed to the pommel with a screw. The oblique transverse branch is welded to the ends of the other two branches. It has a triangular counterguard and a straight quillon cut into a tongue. The grip is made of wood covered in sheepskin and has a single wire reinforcement. The oval pommel is flat on top with a rivet button and rounded on the sides. A slightly curved, fullered "Montmorency-style" blade (92.5 cm) with dedications worn away. The wooden scabbard is covered in blackened sheepskin with an iron chape and a rimmed cup fitted with the first suspension ring. The iron band is cut in a bracket shape with a second ring. The chape is made of brass with a half-lyre-shaped iron tip. Two brass fullers reinforce the scabbard on the sides, all held together by three brass bands. Blade length: 91.5 cm. Overall length: 110.5 cm. In good condition, see photos. France. Late 17th/early 19th century.