Sabre Of An Officer Of The Foot Chasseur Under Louis XVI

Officer's saber of a light infantryman during the reign of Louis XVI. Gilt brass hilt, helmet-shaped pommel with a laurel wreath and long tail. Grip covered in sheepskin filigree with double twisted wire. Slightly arched knuckle guard with a broadly cut guard plate and two reinforcing rings in the middle. Separated secondary branches, the interior partially hidden by the decoration of a hunting horn crossed by two crossed flags. Flat-backed blade with a fuller and a single cutting edge and false edge. Montmorency style blade, gilt at the ricasso, formerly blued and gilt on one-third of its length, decorated with trophies. Remnants of a blade guard. Leather scabbard with three mounts and two suspension rings. Brass chape. Length: 89 cm. Length (standard length): 88 cm. Blade length: 71 cm. Blade width at Heel: 3.3 cm. Sabre in its original condition and patina, showing signs of preservation and use, see photos. Free shipping within France. International shipping costs available upon request, depending on the destination country. Visit my other items by consulting my gallery and our website: https://www.IrisAntik.com