OFFICER'S SABRE OF THE OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD Chased brass mounting with acanthus leaf acanthus leaves. Long-tail cap with a jointed arch connecting the cruise of which remains the trace of the Emperor's profile and the two fixing holes. Quillon curved with button. Wooden spindle covered alternating copper filigree. Blade produced in Klingenthal by Duc, curved, with hollow sides, gutter and counter-edge. Engraved, gilded and blued on the half. Marked on the heel "Duc fourbisseur de la Garde Impériale Rue St Honoré opposite the Rue de la Loi Nu 251 Paris" It is inscribed on both sides "GARDE IMPERIALE", eagle and the number N. Without scabbard. France, First Empire period. Total length: 91.5 cm PROVENANCE : - Roger de Montégudet collection (1880-1925) - by descent to this day.