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COMPOSITE, LATE 19TH CENTURY
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A SABRE IN THE STYLE OF AN OFFICER OF 1ST EMPIRE CUIRASSIERS OR CARABINIERS
Composite, late 19th Century
Slightly-curved fullered blade with traces of blued and gilt decoration extending about a quarter of its length (lower part obscured by pitting), ornate brass basket-guard mounted with a white metal grenade, wire-bound brown leather-covered grip and brass-mounted brass scabbard with two rings and with brown leather covering to upper part, the locket mounted with cypher N and separate crown above
35¼in. blade
Composite, late 19th Century
Slightly-curved fullered blade with traces of blued and gilt decoration extending about a quarter of its length (lower part obscured by pitting), ornate brass basket-guard mounted with a white metal grenade, wire-bound brown leather-covered grip and brass-mounted brass scabbard with two rings and with brown leather covering to upper part, the locket mounted with cypher N and separate crown above
35¼in. blade