92 Sabre of the "Petit Montmorency" type from the French Revolution.

The basket hilt brass - with impressive fire gilding. The pommel as a lion's head. The basket with trophies of arms as well as the Gallic cockerel and Jacobin cap. On it shield with the motto: FIDÉLITÉ À LA LOI...". The former words "ET LE ROI" ( and the king) were removed after the king's condemnation and execution in 1793, but are still slightly.

Broad, single-edged blade with decorative etching on both sides. On the backside the motto: "PRO LEGE ...& PATRIA". Here, too, the former word "REGE" (king) has been removed. With original leather scabbard with brass fittings. On two suspension rings.

Length: 100 cm.

Literature: Musée de la Révolution Francais (ed.): Aux Armes Citoyens ! Les Sabres à emblèmes de la Révolution, 1987. With illustration of a specimen from the Musée de l'Armée, Paris, very similar to our piece.

Beautiful and very rare edged weapon. 

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