This is the scarce and iconic French model 1822 heavy cavalry sabre. These sabres were used by French Dragoons, Cuirassier and Carabiniers during the Crimean War, the Mexican Expedition and the Franco-Prussian War as well as in several colonial conflicts. This sabre was made at the Chatellerault armoury in September 1829.
The 972mm single-edged Montmorency blade has a broad, flat spine with a wide, shallow fuller running for 800mm of its length. A shorter, narrow fuller runs immediately below the spine. The blade has a slight curve and terminates in a narrow hatchet point. The blade is in good condition with some use related marks and only a few pale spots of tarnish. The blade has some edge nicks and retains a fighting edge.
The spine is engraved with the Chatellerault armoury details and the date 9bre (September) 1829. The ricasso bears two poincon and the obverse ricasso bears the numeral 2.
The brass four-bar guard is in great condition. The knuckle bow has three clear inspection stamps and the blade is firm in the hilt.
The sword is complete with its polished steel scabbard with two suspension rings and asymmetrical shoe. The scabbard is in great condition. The throat is stamped with an inspection mark and the top ring band bears two worn stamps. The shoe bears the number 16. The sword draws and sheathes smoothly and is held firmly within the scabbard.
This is a scarce French Model 1822 heavy cavalry sabre in great condition.
