Bidspirit auction | A LIGHT CALVARY OFFICER SWORD

A LIGHT CALVARY OFFICER SWORD MODEL 1822, MANUFACTURE NATIONALE DE CHÂTELLERAULT - A Model 1822 light calvary officer's saber from the national arms factory in Châtellerault, France. The blade's spine is engraved in French with the manufacturer's mark, the date May 1870, and the model number (”Manufacture Nationale de Châtellerault - Mai 1870. Cavalerie Légère - Modèle 1855”). The hilt is of bronze with laurel frieze decoration and a horn handle. France, 1870. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Dimensions: L: 33 5/8 in., (85.5 cm.) Condition: Very good overall. Subtle signs of oxidation in the handle. The scabbard shows signs of rust throughout.