FRANCE, late 19th century Heavy cavalry officer's saber. Model 1822-82. Brass hilt with four branches, one main branch and three guard branches, with foliate chasing. Short cap with leafy chased bead. Horn spindle with wire. Curved, single-edged blade with two hollow sides, two partial gutters and flat back, ending in a counter-edge; signed "B.P.I." on the heel. Single-bracelet iron scabbard. Reassembled from a more recent blade (?). Blade length: 89 cm. - Total length: 107.9 cm. As is. Wear, scratches and bumps; cracks and a few chips to the spindle; scabbard pitted, formerly cleaned. ATTACHED: A leather strap (damaged).