HORSEBACK OFFICER'S SABER - France - 19th century

OFFICER'S SABER OF HUNTERS ON HORSEBACK

France

nineteenth century

Steel, brass, leather, copper

Long. total: 94.5 ; Long. blade: 80.5 cm

(old restorations)

Flat cap, diamond-shaped rivet button, long tail.

Enlarged chiselled joining arc near the cap forming a right angle.

Cruising forming the mumps in curvilinear lozenges with bundles of arms.

Quillon finished with a faceted button drawing a thistle.

Fully filigreed red copper handle.

Blade with wide heel and a cutting edge, fuller.

Scabbard with three brass fittings, leather appearing between two side splints.

Two bail rings.

Ref. : 3653

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