DRUM MAJOR'S SABRE, MODEL 1822, MODIFIED UNDER THE JULY MONARCHY.

DRUM MAJOR'S SABRE, MODEL 1822, MODIFIED UNDER THE JULY MONARCHY.
France, 19th century, dated May 1823.
Steel, brass, horn.
Long. Total: 101cm – Length. blade length: 78.8cm

Slightly curved blade, with hollow sides, with one edge and one counter-edge, with a flat back marked: Manuf Ral de Klingenthal May 1823; two control marks on the right side.
Handle of horn with copper filigree. Gilt brass crossguard, with the effaced Great Arms of France in its center; the ends of the quillons are smooth; the smooth back is stamped CP under a crown. The pommel has a short shell skirt, chased with flowers, acanthus leaves, palmettes and rosettes, its lid has a lion's head.

A gilt brass scabbard with four slits on the front, each fitted with a richly decorated gilt brass plaque. The first plaque depicts a shako with a plume and musical instruments against a foliate background; the other three feature flowers, foliage, and acanthus leaves. These plaques are framed by gilt brass reinforcement bands with a laurel leaf frieze. The upper section is flanked by two suspension hooks. The lower section, also in gilt brass, features a lion's head surmounting a ring engraved with heart-shaped motifs and positioned above a strong trefoil-shaped spearhead adorned with flowers and palmettes. The back is smooth except for the three bands and is marked "Manceaux à Paris".

Good overall condition, signs of wear consistent with use.

Ref.: 6606
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