Description
Copper-plated stirrup guard with reverse scroll quillon, joined to the flat-topped pommel with integral backstrap. Tapered wood grip with twisted copper wire wrap. Broad unmarked 30 3/4″ curved single-edged blade with wide full-length fuller, 8″ false edge, and clipped point (slightly rounded). Copper has been recently cleaned and the blade is moderately pitted overall. A well-balanced fighting sabre. Overall length 35 ½”.






Named US M1852 Naval Officer’s Sword
Mexican Dragoon Officer’s Sword, Mid-19th C
Fine French First Empire Senior Officer’s Saber
English Basket-hilted Backsword, 2nd Quarter 18th C