WHITE WEAPONS. Naval officer's sabre model 1853, gilt brass mounting, long-tailed cap carved with scallops, carved and gilt hilt, openwork shell decorated with water leaves and an anchor, synthetic spindle (watermark missing), double-grooved semi-curved blade, leather scabbard with three gilt brass fittings engraved with scrolls, cap with anchor, with its bélières. L: 84 cm, blade: 70 cm. 4th Republic period. ABE