Original Listing Description

Historical context :In 1845, the regulations now indicate that senior, junior and even warrant officers must have the saber in service dress. This model therefore standardizes the armament for these ranks.Two models are created for this sword: one for warrant officers and junior officers, and one for senior officers. The main difference between these models is the blade, slightly curved with two hollow sides for warrant officers and junior officers, and straight with four hollow sides for senior officers.In 1855, the saber was slightly modified: the leather scabbard was replaced by a sheet steel scabbard (except for warrant officers who kept the leather scabbard until 1870), and the junior officer's blade was narrowed: it will henceforth be called the 1855 model saber. It was still in use during the First World War, the combat officers considered the 1882 model which had been attributed to them too fragile. It is still in service, and equips the 1st and 2nd Republican Guard infantry regiments.Total length : 90 cmLength without sheath : 86,5 cmBlade length : 72 cmHandle length : 14 cmBlade width : 2,8 cmDescription :Superb and extremely rare French officer's saber based on the 1845 model. Bronze handle, covered with floral decorations, wooden handle, no play, solid. Superb and very beautiful blade engraved '' BLEUE ET GOLD '' from the manufacturer S.H.J. '', with floral patterns, very beautiful, still shiny! Leather scabbard and gilt brass snap, empire type. Probably an officer's private order! Very beautiful piece, complete, pleasant to hold in hand and even more pleasant to admire in the window. Superb saber which has still kept its period shine! Very rare in this condition and 100% original, to seize urgently ! ! !Very rare saber with its scabbard! ! !Don't hesitate to acquire this superb piece, which can easily decorate your showcase of French edged weapons and easily become its centerpiece, a very rare saber in this condition and in its own juice. Unmissable witnesses of the best gunsmiths of the 19th century and the courageous French army! ! !RARE AND 100% ORIGINAL! ! !ATTENTION : The piece is unique, there is no duplicate SHIPPINGEurope : 35 eurosPoland and Bulgaria : 50 eurosChina, Canada, U.S.A .: 100 euros (By Fedex)Do not let this unique collector's item escape you, there will not be for everyone.Good luck ! (Condition: Pre-Owned)

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