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France, Third Republic (1870-1940). Fine model 1822 Light Cavalry troop saber from the Manufacture d'Armes de Châtellerault, with the same number. Cast brass mounting with two secondary arms. Cap with bead surmounted by a riveted dome-button and short tail, curved beak plate. Wooden spindle covered with brass filigree basane. The main guard limb is stamped "B" in a circle, "R" in a circle, "1" in an oval and "G" under a star in a circle. It is stamped "1086". Leather tie present. Beautiful white, slightly curved blade, with hollow front and flat back, marked "Manufacture d'Armes de Châtellerault Juin 1879, Cavalerie Légère Modèle 1822" and good punches on the heel, partly concealed by the tie. Steel scabbard with white polished finish, with one suspension ring, with the same serial number on the strap of the suspension ring "1086" and good inspection marks. 107.5 cm (Blade 92.5 cm). (Wear from use, small traces of oxidation and rust on the scabbard. Good condition).
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France, Third Republic (1870-1940). Fine model 1822 Light Cavalry troop saber from the Manufacture d'Armes de Châtellerault, with the same number. Cast brass mounting with two secondary arms. Cap with bead surmounted by a riveted dome-button and short tail, curved beak plate. Wooden spindle covered with brass filigree basane. The main guard limb is stamped "B" in a circle, "R" in a circle, "1" in an oval and "G" under a star in a circle. It is stamped "1086". Leather tie present. Beautiful white, slightly curved blade, with hollow front and flat back, marked "Manufacture d'Armes de Châtellerault Juin 1879, Cavalerie Légère Modèle 1822" and good punches on the heel, partly concealed by the tie. Steel scabbard with white polished finish, with one suspension ring, with the same serial number on the strap of the suspension ring "1086" and good inspection marks. 107.5 cm (Blade 92.5 cm). (Wear from use, small traces of oxidation and rust on the scabbard. Good condition).
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