WHITE WEAPONS. Imperial Guard infantry lighter sabre, brass mounting, wooden spindle covered with basane and double twisted brass filigree, single-branch guard, curved quillon, curved blade with hollow sides engraved on one side with the profile of the Emperor and "GARDE" on the other "IMPERIALE" and an eagle, crowned head hallmark on the ricasso, leather scabbard with 2 trimmings, modern tie: L: 84.5 cm, blade: 70 cm. Blade obviously from another sword and reassembled. ABE