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CHASSEUR A CHEVAL OFFICER'S SABER
France
19th century
Steel, brass, leather, copper
Total length: 94.5; Blade length: 80.5 cm
(Old restorations)
Flat cap, diamond-shaped rivet knob, long shank.
Enlarged chased joint arch near the cap, forming a right angle.
Curvilinear lozenge-shaped crosspiece with clusters of arms.
Quillon finished with a faceted knob depicting a thistle.
Handle entirely filigree in red copper.
Blade with wide heel and single cutting edge.
Scabbard with three brass fittings, leather showing between two side splints.
Two hoop rings.
Item no.: 3653
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
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