France, Third Republic (1870-1940). - Lot 191

France, Third Republic (1870-1940). Fancy cavalry officer's saber, model 1882 variant, privately made "G. BARRE FABT PARIS". Copper-plated brass mounting, guard with three secondary branches and one counter-guard branch, short-tailed cap topped by a riveted dome-button, filigreed horn handle, guard plate ending in beak. Leather tie. Straight white blade, hollow front and flat back, with maker's mark on heel "G. BARRE FABT PARIS". Nickel-plated steel scabbard with one suspension ring, with minor traces of oxidation and rust flowers in places, symmetrical lyre-shaped sting. 100 cm (blade 85 cm). (Wear and minor wear, slightly distended handle watermark, a few stains on the blade, minor bumps on the scabbard. Fairly good condition.)