Saber of troop of light cavalry Model An XI. Brass mounting. Hunter style guard with two branches of guard connecting the jointing bow stamped "Versailles". Curved quillon, almond-shaped cruise. Oval cap, wooden spindle covered with filigree leather decorated with two brass almonds. Curved blade with throat, marked on the back "Manuf IMPle of Klingenthal April 1813" punch of the inspector Krantz, inspector in Klingenthal. Iron scabbard with two bracelets. Traces of oxidation. Length of the blade : 87 cm. Total length: 106 cm. FRANCE, First Empire period.

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