Three international sabres, 20th century Well-preserved cavalry sabre as an export model for the Chilean army around 1900, with a strong single-edged blade, the maker's inscription "Chatellerault" and "J.H" on the back of the blade, the Chilean national coat of arms at the root, steel basket hilt, ergonomic plastic grip, iron scabbard with a movable suspension ring. In addition, another, probably South American sabre with a single-edged blade by Weyersberg & Kirschbaum, blued iron basket and blued iron scabbard. Also a new sabre with etched blade "Made in India", white metal mountings, black leather-covered scabbard. Slightly damaged in places, signs of use and age. Length approx. 100 - 103 cm. Condition: II

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