205 - France, Second Restoration (1815–1830) – Reign of Louis-Philippe (1830–1848).

France, Second Restoration (1815–1830) – Reign of Louis-Philippe (1830–1848). Model 1821 infantry officer’s saber, without manufacturer’s mark. Gilded cast brass mount (traces of gilding remaining) with a small secondary branch, a cap with a raised rim and a domed rivet button, and a short tail edged with laurel leaves. Wooden handle bound with cord and sheathed in sheepskin with brass filigree. Arched joint ring with a central band chased with small flowers. Oval guard and curved quillon ending in a small flower and a series of small leaves. Hilt strap missing. Curved blade with a light gray, mottled patina, a hollow edge and flat back, and traces of bluing on the upper third; no visible markings or hallmarks. Blackened leather scabbard with three gilded brass fittings (remnants of gilding) and two suspension rings. In the condition in which it was discovered; never previously part of a collection. 69 cm (Blade 83 cm). (Signs of wear and damage; sheepskin on the handle has gaps; leather on the scabbard is damaged; sold as is).