France, Restoration (1814-1830). 1814 model Sabre des Gardes - Lot 97

France, Restoration (1814-1830). 1814 model Sabre des Gardes du Corps du Roi, from Manufacture Royale du klingenthal Octobre 1814. Gilt cast brass mounting, with one main branch and three secondary branches forming a shell decorated with the Arms of France under a royal crown between oak and laurel branches, on a background of flags. Long-tailed dome-shaped cap decorated with linework. Twined wooden handle sheathed in grosgrain shagreen with double braided silver filigree. Quillon cut into a fleur-de-lys and hallmarked "B" in a wreath of foliage for Jean-George BICK, controller 1st class, from 1809 to 1834, the hallmark corresponding to the period 1812 to May 1815 and "B" under star for Lieutenant-Colonel Louis Étienne BORSON, inspector from 1814 to 1816. Scarlet wool tie. Blade with hollow sides and flat back, engraved on one side with a trophy of arms, two fleurs-de-lys, the inscription "GARDES DU CORPS DU ROI" has been removed, and, on the other side with a trophy of arms, the Arms of France under crown and the radiant sun. Marked on the back "Manufre Rle de Klingenthal octobre 1814". It is hallmarked at the heel "B" in a wreath of foliage and "B" under a star, identical to the hallmarks on the frame. Second type model 1816 steel scabbard with two suspension rings and wide bracelets, gilded cast brass cap with acanthus leaf decoration, egg-shaped bolt. 107.5 cm (Blade 93.5 cm). (Wear and minor wear. Good condition). Note: Troop and officer sabers The King's Bodyguard will be equipped with the model 1814 first type saber with leather scabbard from May 1814. Sabers model 1816, known as the second type, with steel scabbards were issued from 1817. A total of 3,127 sabers were produced, 1,598 at the Royal Manufactory in Klingenthal and 1,529 at the Versailles Manufactory.