FRANZÖSISCHE SÄBEL SCHWERT, FÜR OFFIZIEREN DER INFANTRIE, 1800-1820 JAHRE
Sabre dofficier d'infanterie, 1800 1820.
Length in scabbard 90,4 cm, without 90 cm.
Origin: France, 19th century.
Blade: Slightly curved blade with broad fullers, the lower half etched, blued and gilt. Length of the blade 76,2 cm, width 30,3 mm.
Hilt: closed guard of gilt brass with quillon bent towards the blade. Gilt brass pommel, connected with the guard. Walnut, checkered grip in very good condition. Remains of gold layer visible in several places on the hilt.
Scabbard: wooden scabbard with brass fittings, two suspension rings, covered by original black leather.
Condition report: good condition for the age. Grip with small crack of wood. Leather original, in good condition, with marks of age. Blade with corrosion, damages to the gold inlays. Brass mounts in good condition with some dents and scratches. Gold layer on hilt survived in some places only, bronze in good condition.