INFANTRY OFFICER'S SABER - France - Late 18th century

INFANTRY OFFICER'S SABER

France

Late 18th century

Steel, brass, leather, copper

Long. total: 79 ; Long. blade: 65 cm

Brass frame.

Cap with short tail, diamond rivet button.

Solid joining arch engraved "XII", rotating branch with guilloché edges.

Filigree handle.

Single-edged blade with hollow pan.

Scabbard with three brass fittings, button clevis, two bail rings.

Ref. : 3653

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