Light Cavalry Officer's Sabre - France - First Empire
Light Cavalry Officer's SABRE
France
First Empire
Steel, bronze, brass, wood
Total length: 96.5 cm; blade length: 82.7 cm
Gilded bronze mount.
Melon-ribbed cap and short tail.
Joint decorated with rings and an elongated pearl in the centre.
Quillon crossguard, oval guard with marginal edging.
Chequered wooden grip with gutter edges.
Curved blade with one cutting edge and a central gutter, blue on the third and engraved with floral motifs and bundles of weapons, enhanced with gold.
Red felt tie.
Brass scabbard with two bracelets and ring loops, lyre-shaped tip.
Ref.: 6692
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
France
First Empire
Steel, bronze, brass, wood
Total length: 96.5 cm; blade length: 82.7 cm
Gilded bronze mount.
Melon-ribbed cap and short tail.
Joint decorated with rings and an elongated pearl in the centre.
Quillon crossguard, oval guard with marginal edging.
Chequered wooden grip with gutter edges.
Curved blade with one cutting edge and a central gutter, blue on the third and engraved with floral motifs and bundles of weapons, enhanced with gold.
Red felt tie.
Brass scabbard with two bracelets and ring loops, lyre-shaped tip.
Ref.: 6692
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
2 880 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Consulat, Empire
Condition: Excellent condition
Reference (ID): 1689419
Availability: In stock
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