A French soldier’s sabre from the light cavalry (mounted ri emen - a la chasseur) model AN XI of the year (1802 - 1803).
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A French soldier’s sabre from the light cavalry (mounted ri emen - a la chasseur) model AN XI of the year (1802 - 1803).
Overall length - 105.8 cm; blade length - 87.5 cm; blade width at the heel - 3.6 cm
The steel blade is curved, single-edged, with one broad fuller; Combat double-edged point. At the heel of the blade, from the outside, Hallmarks of quality: “K” with a dot under the star in an oval, “B” with a wreath in a circle, “L” in an oval. The inscription is scratched on the spine: “Manuf-re Imp-re du Clingentahl Avril 1813”. The hilt consists of a handle and brass guard. The handle is covered with leather, has transverse grooves, oval brass lining is lost. “F.R.” stamped on the front bow.
France, 1813.Condition: good