FRANCE, late 18th century or revolutionary period Petit Montmorency" type officer's saber. Gilded brass hilt with a wide openwork branch of rings and ovals, with serrated profiles, extending to the plate, adorned with a small shell. Formerly with second branch or revolving guard (missing). Without spring blade. Long-tailed cap with lion-head pommel. Basane-covered wooden spindle with brass filigree. Slightly curved, undecorated, single-edged blade with flat back, two hollow sides and two gutters, counter-edged tip. Blade length: 72.3 cm - Total length: 85.8 cm. Without scabbard. Wear to the gilding, notably to the lion's head; small tear to the plate; minor damage to the basane; oxidation to the blade and corrosion to the tip, with a few bumps.