Description
France. Saber of Cavalry Officer. M1896. Dated 1900. World War I saber. Brass fitting with brass twine. With leather knot. Straight blade, hollowed out to the point, square spine with the inscription “Sabre d’Officier de Cavalerie Mle 1896 3me Taille- Manufactures d’armes de Châtellerault 1900”. Iron scabbard. Total length 100 cm, blade 85’5, width at the base of the blade 28 mm.
