IMPORTANT LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER SHAMSHIR SABRE Ottoman manufacture of the middle of the XIXe century, intended for an officer of light cavalry Ottoman or British Handle in blond rhinoceros horn carved with a flower to a ring of strap, with vermeil rod engraved with foliage. Vermeil mounting, cruise with two straight bolted quillons decorated with striated friezes and diamond-shaped finials chased with foliage. Fine damascus-backed blade with strong curvature. Chagrin-covered scabbard with four cut, chased and engraved vermeil fittings: - Chappe. - Two suspension straps with rings, - Bouterole chased with foliage with openwork sting. - With its red morocco belt lined with gilt trimmings with a scarlet stripe. Beautiful chased vermeil clasp decorated with flowers and "S" clasp. With its two gilt suspension lines and hook. With its gilt silver passementerie strap. Twisted cord with two woven pellets. Tassel with flower top and small fringes. Length: 94 cm (37 in.) All the sword and belt fittings with Ottoman hallmarks. Minor damage to the blade, insect holes to the hilt. In its shaped red morocco case with remains of wax seal and label, closed by three hooks (one missing). Inside lined with cloth. G.E. Origin : - Favre family from Thierrens ; - Private collection An important Officer's Shamshir sabre of light Cavalry, Mid-19th century Ottoman manufacture, intended for an Ottoman or British light cavalry officer *Information for buyers: In accordance with current regulations, this lot has been declared and is in free circulation within the European Union. It may not be exported outside the EU. *Information to the buyers : In compliance with the applicable regulations, this lot has been duly declared and is in free circulation within the European Union. Its export outside the EU is strictly prohibited.