Light Cavalry Officer's Saber - Consulate–first Empire–

Light Cavalry Officer's Saber, Consulate–First Empire period, 19th century
Oval pommel with melon-shaped ribs and a riveted knob.
Short-shanked pommel with line-engraved decoration and a checkered ebony tang featuring vertical lines; see photos.
Brass hilt with a curved joint, half-basal lugs, and a curved crossguard ending in a ball.
Curved blade with a flat back, a single cutting edge, and a counter-cut edge tapering to a point.
Blade with hollow panes and a dorsal groove, fully engraved along its entire length and on the spine, featuring foliage, military insignia, leafy scrollwork, etc... See the photos for details.
Brass scabbard with two loop rings, featuring line-drawing decoration on the cuffs and an asymmetrical iron tip.
Scabbard shows surface wear; see the photos for details.
Length: 97 cm
Length without scabbard: 95 cm
Blade length: 82 cm
Blade width at the heel: 3 cm
Weight with scabbard: 1.270 kg
In good condition and well-used, with its original finish and patina; see the photos for details.
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