OFFICER'S SABRE OF THE 1st REGIMENT DE HUSSARD, GERMAN GUARD Chased brass, gilt and ebony mounting. German style pommel with a finely chased ornamented with a finely chased piece decorated with a trophy of arms. Joint arch at right angles to the hilt, cruciform decorated in its centre with a flower. Straight quillon. Striated ebony spindle, with a rosette (one missing). Curved blade with hollow sides engraved in gold and blued in thirds depicting a hussar charging charging and the inscription "Premier REGT d'hussards". Chape and bouterole with gadroons, Iron sting. Both sides of the scabbard, the two bracelets and the chape are enriched with chasing on an amatized background, depicting trophies of arms. The whole is mounted on a wooden core covered with "zip" stitching. Dried leathers making the sword difficult difficult to remove. Some cracks to the leather. France, late 18th century. Total length: 99.5 cm PROVENANCE : - Roger de Montégudet collection (1880-1925) - by descent to this day. This legendary regiment took part, during the the period of activity of this type of sabre in the following battles: Valmy, siege of Lyon, Castiglione, Lodi, Arcole, Rivoli, Marengo, Ulm, Austerlitz, Eylau, Friedland.