A sabre à garde de bataille for officers of the cavalrySturdy, minimally curved blade with double fullers on both sides (somewhat stained/pitted in places), round back, upswept double-edged point, both sides of the upper third of the blade decorated with gilt etching depicting trophies, tendrils and wreaths on a blued ground (rubbed). Heavy knuckle-bow hilt of non-ferrous metal with four bars on the obverse and openwork shell-shaped knuckle guard, leather-covered grip with copper wire wrap. Black leather scabbard (rubbed, stitching partly loosened, tears) with gilt fittings of non-ferrous metal (dents, minor tears, fastening clips missing), iron drag, two movable suspension rings, frog stud at the locket. Replaced red pompon at the base of the blade. Slightly damaged in places, traces of age. Length 108 cm.Very representative.Condition: II