NORTH AFRICA (?) Light cavalry saber, model 1822. Three-pronged brass hilt with short cap. Fusée sheathed in brown basane with braided brass filigree. Slightly curved blade with one cutting edge, two hollow sides and a flat back, and counter-edge on the last third of the blade. Balance" hallmark and Arabic inscriptions engraved on the heel. Iron scabbard with two straps (sliding off the blade). Blade length: 88 cm - Total length: 105.4 cm. As is. Wear, scratches and knocks, notably on the blade; missing leather on the spindle; some oxidation on the metal parts.