France Sabre Briquet de type de la Vielle Garde Brass one-branch mounting typical of the Vielle Garde model but without markings or hallmarks, watermarked leather spindle, short-tailed quillon, flat-backed curved blade decorated with trophies of arms and flowers on one side, and a hussar facing the other. Motto "je protège la Nation" (I protect the Nation), very slight remainder of gilding, leather scabbard with two brass trimmings decorated with the features with button of chape. 19th century L. 85.5 cm Oxidation Antique and atypical assembly inspired by the sabre of the elite Imperial Guard