INFANTRY OFFICER'S SABRE MODEL 1882 Mounted in nickel silver and horn. Cap with long tail assembled in the ferrule, three-point hilt on jointing arch and spindle in horn, watermarked (accidents). Straight blade with hollow sides signed "Manufacture nationale d'armes de Châtellerault mars 1904 off d'ins Mle 1882". Nickel-plated iron scabbard with one strap. France, Third Republic period. Total length 103.5cm A leather strap is attached. PROVENANCE : - Roger de Montégudet collection (1880-1925) - by descent to this day.