SENIOR OFFICER'S SABRE OF LIGHT CAVALRY known as the melon-cut model. Mounting chased brass, gilt and ebony. Cap with then with sides. Flat joint arch decorated with stylised acanthus leaves then amati with features, ellipse-shaped and button quillon. Ebony spindle squared. Curved Solingen blade with recessed and counter-edge. Engraved, gilded and one third blued. Blackened steel with three brass fittings brass fittings. Two bracelets and suspension rings. Wooden splints present. France, Consulate / Empire period. Total length: 97 cm PROVENANCE : - Roger de Montégudet collection (1880-1925) - by descent to this day.