Light cavalry officer's sabre. Handle in blackened wood, partly checkered. Gilt brass mounting, melon-ribbed pommel, single-branch hilt and shuttle-shaped pommels, quillon slightly curved towards the tip. Curved, flat-backed blade, one-third engraved with bouquets (remains of gold). Brass scabbard (traces of gilding) with two bracelets decorated with friezes of foliage. Asymmetrical sting. Length: 99 cm. Fairly good condition (bowl missing). Consulat-Empire period. Provenance: Collection of Mr F. EXPERT: Arnaud DE GOUVION SAINT-CYR.