France, 2nd Republic (1848-1851). - Lot 131

France, 2nd Republic (1848-1851). Model 1821 National Guard infantry officer's saber, made by "Coulaux Frères à Klingenthal". Gilded cast brass mounting (remnants) with small secondary branch, cap with rivet bead and dome, short tail with laurel leaf border. Wooden spindle covered with brass filigree basane. Arched joint arch with median ring chased with flowers. Oval top and curved quillon finished with a floret and small leaves en suite. Blade with stained gray patina, curved, with hollow front and flat back, etched in thirds with trophy arms and gilded floral motifs including on one side and in a gilded cartouche surmounted by the rooster "GARDE NATIONALE 1850" and on the other side "LIBERTE ORDRE PUBLIC" in a circle on a bundle of flags surmounted by the rooster. Manufacturer's markings on back: "Coulaux Frères à Klingenthal". Scarlet wool tie. Black leather scabbard with three gilded brass fittings, two suspension rings and small asymmetrical steel stinger. 82.5 cm (blade 68.5 cm). (Wear and tear, handle watermark missing. Fairly good condition.)