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178 - France, Revolution–Directoire (1789–1799).
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France, Revolution–Directoire (1789–1799). Infantry Grenadier saber, known as the “Briquet,” Model 1767, manufactured during the Revolution; the blade is marked “VINCERE O MORIRE”; without a scabbard. Cast brass mount with twenty flutes, featuring a half-figured upper lug at its base, a simple cap with a long tail, and a prominent rivet button. The guard’s crossbar is widened at the top and joins the crossguard at a right angle. The straight quillon ends in a pommel. The blade has a light gray, mottled patina and slight traces of oxidation in places; it is slightly curved, with a hollow edge and a flat back, and a small fuller near the back. It is engraved on one side with arabesques and volutes, featuring a small chiseled cartouche-style decoration at the heel, and on the other side, marked “VINCERE O MORIRE.” This was likely originally a cavalry saber blade manufactured in Solingen and reused during the period for our briquet saber. No visible cutler’s mark or hallmark on the mount or the blade. 80 cm (blade 67 cm). (Signs of wear and normal use; impact marks on the mount; in fairly good condition).
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