A cavalry officer's sabre, Germany(?), 1st half of the 19th century Lightly curved blade à la Montmorency. Brass hilt, the knuckle-bow with two side bars as well as a guard bar on the reverse side. Leather grip cover with heavy brass wire winding. Grip back plate with a lion head pommel. Iron scabbard with brass mountings. The blade slightly stained. Iron parts of the scabbard cleaned with minimal pitting. Length 102 cm. Interesting variant of the French sabre model an IX, preferred throughout Europe. historic, historical, 19th century, thrusting, thrustings, h,

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