1 St Empire Light Cavalry Officer's Saber
Cavalry officer's saber, single-branch hilt decorated with openwork fluting with a step at the top.
Quillon terminated by a palmette knob; palmette-decorated half-orillons.
Lion-headed calotte. Spindle in squared fruitwood.
Flat-backed curved blade with engraving remains on the first third.
Brass scabbard partly chased with spider webs and ornaments reminiscent of the General Staff, two bracelets with brass rings;brass stinger.
Note that the wooden scales are still present, which may explain the oxidation on the blade.
Blade length 83.5 cm
Total length 104 cm
Quillon terminated by a palmette knob; palmette-decorated half-orillons.
Lion-headed calotte. Spindle in squared fruitwood.
Flat-backed curved blade with engraving remains on the first third.
Brass scabbard partly chased with spider webs and ornaments reminiscent of the General Staff, two bracelets with brass rings;brass stinger.
Note that the wooden scales are still present, which may explain the oxidation on the blade.
Blade length 83.5 cm
Total length 104 cm
2 250 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Consulat, Empire
Condition: Condition of use
Reference (ID): 1735659
Availability: In stock
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