France Sabre of the Corps of Sailors of the Imperial Guard Brass mounting with one hollowed-out limb, filigree leather spindle, strong ball quillon stamped with "DUC", cruise auricle engraved with anchor without cable. Curved, flat-backed blade engraved on each side with the words "GARDE IMPERIALE" in a cartouche with rope, anchor and palmettes, oxidation, leather sheathed wooden scabbard (rear seam missing) with three brass fittings and two rings on piton, brass lyre-shaped sting, slight dents. First Empire L. 85.5 cm