FRANCE, Consulat - Premier Empire Light cavalry officer's saber. Brass mounting. One-prong molded hilt centered on a rhombus, with shuttle-shaped crossbows. Slightly curved button quillon. Short truncated diamond-shaped pommel. Breton ebony spindle. Curved blade with a small cutting edge, two hollow sides and flat back, finished with a counter-edge, partially engraved with martial trophies and flowers. Heel marked N.K. with a bunch of grapes for a SOLINGEN forger. With brass scabbard (too short) with two large cut brass and leather fittings, with two rings. Iron sting. Blade length: 74 cm - Scabbard length (without stinger): 73 cm - Total length: 87.9 cm. Split at the spindle; blade cleaned, unbleached, with some gilding remains, numerous modern scratches (tip and back); scabbard dented at the end by the blade, leather restored.