French Light Artillery Saber

Description:

French Light Artillery Saber, c. mid-19th century, brass hilt with leather-covered wooden grip, steel blade marked on ricasso 12B, steel scabbard with carrying rings, blade lg. 33, overall lg. 40 in.

Provenance: From the collection of the late Peter F. Frazier and M. Prudence Fleck.
Estimate $300-500

Overall in good condition, some nickel finish missing from scabbard.


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