France, Revolution (1789-1795). - Lot 92

France, Revolution (1789-1795). Light cavalry officer's saber, without scabbard. German-style steel mounting with gray patina and minor traces of oxidation. Flat cap with long tail and diamond-shaped rivet knob. Wooden handle covered with brass filigree basane. Joint arch arched at the top, arriving at right angles to the cruise and ending in an inflected quillon with flat teardrop knob. Elongated baguette-shaped mounts. No hallmark or maker's mark visible on the frame. Curved blade with stained gray patina and traces of oxidation, with flat back and hollow side and counter-edge towards the tip, engraved in thirds with warrior trophies and floral motifs, illegible signature in cartouches on the heel below the mounts. (Accidents and patina from time, later handle watermark, blade tip oxidized and slightly twisted, fairly good condition). 95.5 cm (Blade 83.5 cm).