Lighter saber, Year IX model for the Navy or Marine infantry - Lot 76

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Lighter saber, Year IX model for the Navy or Marine infantry - Lot 76
Lighter saber, Year IX model for the Navy or Marine infantry. Handle with 36 flutes, hilt with one branch embossed with the anchor and quillon ending in a button. Flat-backed curved blade engraved with "Varnier et Compe", with hollow sides punched and engraved with anchors. Black leather strap with two brass fittings, pontat chappe stamped with anchor. Length: 83 cm A.B.E. Consulat-Empire period for the frame and blade. Scabbard mid-19th century. Varnier: Fourbisseur in Paris around 1800, specialized in marine weapons. Jarlier Buigné refers to him as "Varnier & Cie" in business in 1830.
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