France, Third Republic (1870-1940). - Lot 195

France, Third Republic (1870-1940). Fancy Marine infantry officer's saber based on the 1882 model, privately made. Gilt bronze mounting (remainder), domed cap with long tail chased with laurel leaves, joint arch with top eyelet and middle ring with secondary branch forming a shell chased with laurel twigs and an étalinguée naval anchor resting on four flags, and scrolled quillon with acanthus leaves. Brass filigree horn handle. Natural buffalo tie. Straight white nickel-plated blade with two cutting edges and gutter, with manufacturer's logo on heel. Black lacquered steel scabbard with one suspension ring. In original condition, never before in collection. 102 cm (Blade 87.5 cm). (Wear and tear, watermark damaged, nickel finish on blade oxidized in places, scabbard formerly black lacquered. Fairly good condition).