French Model 1816 Cuirassier heavy cavalry sabre dated 1822

A beast of a sabre; the twin fullered blade alone is 98.8cm long; most swords of the era were that length in total! This is the famous M 1816 French Cuirassier heavy cavalry trooper's sabre. It weighs 1.383 Kg (the scabbard a further 0.953 Kg). The fine brass hilt has seen some action of some kind or another; the front is slightly deformed with several marks (I think this adds to the sword) and the outer bar has been broken adrift of the hilt (this being brass can be repositioned and soldered / welded back into position if required). The blade, dated January 1822 to the spine and with two inspection "poincons' (stamps) still visible, is rock solid in the hilt. The grip is good but the twisted grip wire is mostly missing. The steel scabbard has an interesting marbled effect from the patina (aging); this again can be "cleaned" up but I think it is best left as is as it appears commensurate with the overall age and condition of the sword.

Please contact me for extra / full sized photos if required. Item reference number VB105/Box1.18m

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