CAVALRY OFFICER'S SABRE WITH BATTLE HILT Attributed to the Imperial Guard dragoons. Brass mounting. Cap with decorated with line. Jointed arch with four branches meet on the palmette forming the shell. A fifth branch is detached from the arch to join the counterguard with palmette. Drop-shaped quillon. Presence of a clevis piece. Spindle in wood covered with leather with double filigree alternating brass. Curved blade with two gutters engraved with an imperial eagle and trophies, one third gilded and blued. Leather scabbard with two long brass fittings, Two suspension rings. Iron sting. France, First Empire period. Total length: 108 cm PROVENANCE : - Roger de Montégudet collection (1880-1925) - by descent to this day.