A sabre for a sapper, ca. 1805 - 1810. A slightly curved saw-backed blade with fullers on both sides, and a double-edged point. Brass cock's head hilt with a bevelled grip piece and the quillons curving towards the blade. Length 93 cm. Blade length 73 cm. historic, historical, 19th century, France, Imperial, French Empire, object, objects, stills, clipping, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, thrusting, thrustings, blade, blades, melee weapon, melee weapons, hand weapon, hand weapons, handheld, weapon, arms, weapons, arms, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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