"Saber Of Hussar. France. 1st Empire Period."
Hussar saber.France. 1st Empire period.
Brass, steel, leather.
Length : 97cm - Blade length : 78,5cm - Heel width : 3,5cm
Cast brass guard, long-tailed cap with fillets and rivet button. Flat jointing arch, arriving at right angle on the cruise and finished by a faceted button. Handle covered with basane with twisted filigree arranged in chain. Ovoid mounts.
Curved blade with hollow sides.
Brass scabbard with two rings; iron stinger only.
Fairly good condition.
Reference : 2060
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