A model 1822 sabre for a drum major, 1st model, Second Restoration 1815 - 1830 Curved blade à la Montmorency, with the manufacturer's inscription, " de Klingenthal Mai 1823", on the back of the blade. Brass hilt decorated in fine relief. Quillons with "1 48" stamped on the reverse side. Horn grip with damaged copper wire winding. Lion head pommel. Embossed sheet brass scabbard with the maker's inscription on the back, "Manveaux a Paris'. Light signs of use. Length 120cm. A comparable weapon is illustrated in Lhoste/Resek, "Les sab, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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