FRANCE, Garde Nationale - Saber lighter, An XI model, for the National Guard. Bronze guard, dated 1837, stamped P.D.L [Propriété De L'Etat] and matricule. Spindle with 28 gadroons. Single-edged, flat-backed blade, marked "BERNCASTELL Ainé" on the heel. Leather scabbard with two fittings and a later strap. July Monarchy era. With white buffalo shoulder strap. Blade length: 56 cm - Total length: cm. - Varnished leather giberne with pattelette decorated with a flaming grenade in stamped brass. Wooden interior, later (reconstitution). 19.4 x 25.3 x 7.2 cm. = Shock to the guard and scabbard, with crushing to its fittings; missing straps under the giberne case, wear and scratches; wear, stains and oxidation to the shoulder strap.

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