"Infantry Officers' Saber, Model 1821 - France - 19th Century"
Infantry officers' SABRE, model 1821France
19th century
Steel, brass, leather, shagreen
Total length: 87 ; Blade length: 73.3 cm
Gilt brass mounting. Cap with rivet bead and dome.
Short shank with laurel leaf border.
Handle covered in shagreen, filigree brass thread.
Arched joint bow with central ring chiselled with a flower and stylised leaves.
Secondary branch.
Oval top, finished with a flowerette and small leaves.
Curved quillon.
Hollow-point blade with remains of engraving.
Leather scabbard with two brass fittings, two rings of bélières.
Reference : 3820
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