Sapper's sabre. Bronze mounting, pommel with howling cock. Hilt and pommel. Lion's head knot. Straight quillons ending in lion's heads. Curved blade with flat back and hollow sides, unmarked. Leather scabbard with two brass fittings. Length: 88 cm. Fairly good condition. Mid 19th century. Provenance: Collection of Mr F. EXPERT: Arnaud DE GOUVION SAINT-CYR.