OFFICER SABER OF LIGHT CAVALRY TYPE 1800. Silver plated brass mounting. Handle in squared ebony. Cap with "melon ribs". Guard with one branch, two shuttle-like auricles and quillon with curved scroll towards the point. Blade with rounded back, counter-edge, engraved in thirds, with gold rest. Scabbard with two bracelets and two silver rings. Length : 95 cm. In the state. First part of the 19th century (composite sword and scabbard, later handle and bowl).

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