France, Third Republic period (1870-1940). - Lot 189

France, Third Republic period (1870-1940). Dragon Officer's saber, model 1854, made by Coulaux & Cie in Klingenthal. Gilt cast brass mounting (remains) with three secondary branches decorated with a long palmette at their base, front and back, cap with dome-button bead and short tail, edged with a laurel leaf frieze. The top of the joint arch is decorated with a fleur-de-lys followed by a few leaves. Beak-shaped top decorated with four stylized acanthus leaves and a palmette. Spindle in brass filigree horn. Leather tie. Straight white blade in its grease, with two grooves and flat back with "Coulaux & Cie. Klingenthal". The heel is stamped "C" under the star and "G" under the star (corresponding to production circa 1895). Steel scabbard with stained gray patina and traces of rust blossom oxidation, with one suspension ring and symmetrical stinger. In its original state, never before in a collection. 107.5 cm (blade 92 cm). (Wear and minor accidents, brass watermark on the spindle missing, marking on the back of the blade very worn, punches on the heel of the blade under the leather tie. Fairly good condition).