FRANCE, Second Empire Imperial Manufacture of Châtellerault. Saber of gunner assembled, model 1829. Brass single-branch guard marked A.Z.F. and 11 and with a curved quillon. Wooden fuse covered with black leather and brass filigree. Curved blade with wide hollow and sharp edge. Back signed and dated May 1852. Sheet metal scabbard with two bracelets. Blade length : 81 cm - Total length : 98.5 cm. Some pitting on the blade; shocks on the guard; oxidation on the scabbard.