France, Third Republic (1870–1940). - Lot 336

Lot n° 336
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France, Third Republic (1870–1940). - Lot 336
France, Third Republic (1870–1940). 1923-model Infantry Officer’s Saber from the Châtellerault Arms Factory, 1938. Gilded cast brass mount, in a single piece including the connecting arch and featuring three front notches from which the secondary branches emerge, adorned with palm leaves. The pommel features a flanged cap topped with a domed rivet button and a short tail edged with laurel leaves. The tang is made of filigree-patterned black horn. Leather scabbard present. Beautiful straight nickel-plated blade with a hollow edge and flat back, marked on the back: "INFANTRY OFFICER'S SABER, Model 1923 - 1st SIZE - CHATELLERAULT WEAPONS MANUFACTORY 1938." Nickel-plated steel scabbard with slight traces of rust spots, featuring a suspension ring and a symmetrical tip. In its original condition as found; never previously part of a collection. 104 cm (blade 89.5 cm). (Signs of wear and age-related patina; in good condition).
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