Model 1783 modified cavalry sabre known as the "Arco". Leather-covered handle with filigree. Brass mounting, cap stamped "C", hilt with one branch and one secondary with lictor beam, top stamped "DENIZET". Straight blade stamped with a lictor's beam. Leather scabbard with three stamped brass fittings and iron stinger. Length: 115 cm. As is (one branch missing, hilt welded, later scabbard). Partly from the revolutionary period. Provenance: Collection of Mr F. EXPERT: Arnaud DE GOUVION SAINT-CYR.