SABRE OF THE HORSE GRENADIERS OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD Brass mounting, "battle guard" model. model. Cutaway cap decorated line decoration. Jointed arch with four branches meeting on the palmette decorated with a pomegranate. A fifth branch is detached from the arch to join the palmette counterplate. Quillon in the shape in the shape of a drop. Wooden butt covered with leather double filigree alternating brass. Blade and engraved gutter, gilded and one-third blued. It bears the inscription "Imperial Guard". Steel scabbard with brass strap and suspension ring. Iron sting. France, First Empire period. Total length: 108 cm PROVENANCE : - Roger de Montégudet collection (1880-1925) - by descent to this day.