A French model an IX sabre, for light cavalry officers Slightly curved blade with broad fullers on both sides. The upper third is etched, blued, and gilt. Brass knuckle-bow hilt, sharkskin grip cover with triple copper wire winding. Iron scabbard with locket, ring bands, and moveable brass suspension rings. Blade is notched. Iron parts are slightly stained in places. Length 100 cm. historic, historical, 19th century, France, Imperial, French Empire, object, objects, stills, clipping, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, thrusting, thrustings, hand weapon, hand weapons, ,

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