Description
France. Saber attributed to the chasseurs d'Afrique. Iron and horn mounting. Melon-cut cap, three-prong hilt on joint bow and drop-shaped quillon. Horn butt, watermark missing. Elegant straight blade with hollow sides and central gutter. Steel scabbard with two straps. Total length 97 cm. France, Third Republic period.
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France. Saber attributed to the chasseurs d'Afrique. Iron and horn mounting. Melon-cut cap, three-prong hilt on joint bow and drop-shaped quillon. Horn butt, watermark missing. Elegant straight blade with hollow sides and central gutter. Steel scabbard with two straps. Total length 97 cm. France, Third Republic period.