Heavy cavalry sabre with battle guard. Leather-covered hilt with brass filigree. Brass cap. Brass mounting with one main branch, four secondary branches and openwork palmette shell. Palmette counterguard. Scrolled quillon. Slightly curved blade with flat back and gutter. Leather scabbard (restored) with three line-decorated brass fittings. Asymmetrical iron sting. Length: 103 cm. Fairly good condition. First Empire period. Provenance: Collection of Mr F. EXPERT: Arnaud DE GOUVION SAINT-CYR.