FRANCE, époque révolutionnaire, fin du XVIIIème siècle (modifié) Probable Voluntary officer saber, called "Miner". Modified gilt brass hilt with one branch, openwork plate with two rings, long-tail cap and button rivet. Fuse covered with gray shagreen and braided filigree. Slightly curved blade with flat back, two hollow sides and two gutters. Blade length : 71 cm - Total length : 86 cm. Wear to the gilding on the hilt, three branches removed (hooks remaining on the plate), hole plugged and cracks in the center of the plate; long cracks, oxidation and pitting on the blade.