A RARE POLISH SABRE with curved single-edged blade back-edged towards the point and with traces of etched decoration on one face at the forte, iron stirrup hilt with narrow langets, the rear quillon with a pyramidal button, back-strap and pommel-cap in one, and leather-covered cord-bound curved wooden grip decorated with two brass stars on each side, in original leather-covered wooden scabbard with iron mounts including three rings for suspension, the lower part with brass sheet on each side, the locket engraved with chevrons (some pitting, wear and slight worming overall), late 17th Century