FRANCE, époque révolutionnaire Infantry non-commissioned officer's saber (composite). Three-pronged rotating hilt. Top plate with small scallop shell. Fuse furnished with copper and twisted brass filigree, replaced. Slightly curved blade with two hollow sides, one cutting edge and a flat back, engraved on the first quarter with musical trophies, fleurons, the royal coat of arms and the inscription "Vive Le Roi Et La Nation" ("Long live the King and the Nation"). Signed on the heel, on both sides, "Dida Marchand fourbisseur, Rue Sainte Catrine à Bordeaux". With replaced two-tone brass and black leather scabbard. Blade length: 80.8 cm - Total length: 97.5 cm. The coat of arms and the word "Roi" crossed out. One limb and ferrule replaced, tang head remartelée; oxidation to metal parts, notably to the blade; bowl missing.