FRANCE, époque Monarchie de Juillet ou IIème République Manufacture Royale de Châtellerault. Troop edge saber, known as a "cuillère à pot", model 1833. Slightly curved, single-edged blade with two large hollow sides and a flat back, signed and dated "March 1842", and a point with a slightly sharpened counter-edge; engraved with an anchor on each side. Wrap-around hilt and flared spindle in sheet iron, formerly black relacquered, hallmarked. Black leather scabbard with two brass fittings, stamped "49" and "B". Blade length: 67.5 cm - Total length: 84.5 cm. Scratches and a few knocks from use; scabbard and leather used.