BEAUTIFUL CHILD'S SABRE IN THE MODEL OF THE OFFICERS OF LIGHT CAVALRY OF THE FIRST EMPIRE PERIOD Basane-covered handle with double brass filigree; brass mounting, cut-out cap, single-branch hilt, ovoid pommels, quillon slightly curved towards the tip, with flats; flat-backed curved blade, hollow sides, gilded one-third through with traces of bluing (small cut to tip); brass scabbard with two straps; asymmetrical iron sting; A.B.E. L.: 67.5 cm (26 ¾ in.) An Empire child's sabre