SABRE OF FACING OF OFFICER OF THE REVOLUTIONARY CAVALRY Gilt brass mounting and friezes of rows and guard. The helmet cap is emblazoned with a long tail joined to the guard. Joint arch chased with floral decoration. Half almond cross chased with foliage and slightly curved slightly curved quillon. Blade type with carp tongue and counter-edge. It is made of chased damascus steel inlaid with gold with floral motif and lictor beam. Wooden sheath covered with blackened leather. blackened leather. It is adorned with three gilt and embossed brass gilt brass fittings. Three finely chased medallions medallions depicting the allegories of the nation of the nation, liberty and the republic. Two suspension rings, one broken but present. Dried leather making it difficult of the sword. France, circa 1792. Total length: 94 cm PROVENANCE : - Roger de Montégudet collection (1880-1925) - by descent to this day.