FRANCE, early 20th century, for a foreign army (?) G. Barré, Paris. Saber inspired by the 1896 model. Wrap-around openwork hilt, short-tailed cap and concave pommel with quarte pans and wide bourdon. Horn spindle with complex metal filigree. Single-edged straight blade with fluted back, signed on the heel. Single-ring steel scabbard. Blade length: 93 cm. - Total length: 113 cm. As is. Scratches, bumps, pitting and some oxidation to the blade. Old oxidation on scabbard, cleaned, stinger slightly bent. Probably made for a foreign army (Chile?).