France, 2nd half 19th century. - Lot 141

France, 2nd half 19th century. Model 1845 infantry officer's saber, composite, fitted with a revolutionary saber blade, without scabbard. Gilt cast brass mounting (remains), cap with laurel leaf border. Watermarked horn spindle (watermark missing). The top is carved with plant motifs and rosettes. The bow ends in a rolled quillon. Tie missing. Beautiful saber blade of the type used by officers of the National Volunteers Revolution, white, slightly curved, with flat back and hollow sides, gutter near the back and counter-edge, engraved "VAINCRE OU MOURIR" on one side and with war trophies on the other. 86.5 cm (Blade 73.5 cm - Heel width 3.5 cm). (Wear and tear, nice revolutionary saber blade. Fairly good condition).