OFFICER'S SABRE " GIVEN BY GENERAL MOREAU". Gilt brass and ebony mounting. Cap oval with beading and fluted ebony spindle. Recessed jointing bow, half-round crucible and curved quillon. and curved quillon ending in a button. a button. Luxurious damascus steel blade with gilded hollow sides in the gutter, carp tongue and counter-edge. Made in Klingenthal (engraved on the back). It is engraved in thirds of trophies of arms and foliage. In a gilded cartouche the words "DONNÉ Par Le GÉNÉRAL MOREAU L'AN IX". Oxidation. Leather scabbard with three brass fittings two suspension rings. Missing bolt. France, late Consulate period. Total length: 101 cm We know of several blades bearing the marking "Donné en l'an IX par le Général Moreau" which refers to the campaign which led to the victory of Hohenlinden. Bonaparte was First Consul at the time, the arms of honour of honour instituted and a certain number had rewarded the brave men of the army of the Danube. Some would be mounted and awarded, others remained "on hold". "on hold". We believe that this sword falls into the first category. PROVENANCE : - Roger de Montégudet collection (1880-1925) - by descent to this day.