Lot Essay
This style of sabre was used by mounted regiments of L'Armée d'Afrique, and also by the Regiment des Guides de la Garde Imperiale
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1850-70
Details
A CAVALRY OFFICER'S SABRE À L'ORIENTAL, 2ND EMPIRE
1850-70
With curved blade, hilt with dark horn grips and gilt crosspiece, wooden scabbard covered with black leather with gilt wire-trimmed seam and gilt bossed band for the two suspension-rings, locket fitted with a steel sprung cover to the back edge
31in. blade
1850-70
With curved blade, hilt with dark horn grips and gilt crosspiece, wooden scabbard covered with black leather with gilt wire-trimmed seam and gilt bossed band for the two suspension-rings, locket fitted with a steel sprung cover to the back edge
31in. blade