FRANCE, mid-19th century Manufacture Royale de Châtellerault. Troop edge saber, known as a "cuillère à pot", model 1833. Slightly curved blade, with a small cutting edge, two large hollow sides and a flat back with traces of signature and date, perhaps 1845 (?), and with a counter-edged point; engraved with an anchor on each side (barely visible). Wrap-around hilt and spindle in sheet iron, formerly black relacquered. With a black leather scabbard (a little too short) with two brass fittings, the cap stamped with an anchor and a "92". Blade length: 67.5 cm - Total length: 83.3 cm. Scratches and a few knocks from use; oxidized blade, knocks on the edge.