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 two hollow sides, a cutting edge and a flat back, and a counter-edge on the last third of the blade. Arabic inscriptions on the heel. Crowned "W" stamp on the back and heel (king's head). Serial number engraved on the cap. Iron scabbard with two straps. Blade length: 87.5 cm - Total length: 105 cm. Used condition. Wear, scratches and knocks, notably on the hilt, blade and scabbard; minor damage to the leather of the fuse; some oxidation.