French cavalry officer’s saber, Model 1854, with a whistle-mounted sword...

French cavalry officer’s saber, Model 1854, with a whistle-mounted sword knot. Straight blade marked on the back “Coulaux et Cie Klingenthal”; marking worn. Pommel aligned with the blade’s axis. Two parallel blood grooves. Chiseled gilded bronze mount. Short-tailed pommel decorated with laurel leaves. Guard with three arched joints. Horn hilt, filigree missing. In a polished steel scabbard with a single strap. Includes a leather whistle sword knot; the whistle is functional and has been tested by an expert. Normal wear and patina. French M1854 cavalry officer’s saber with whistle sword knot. Straight blade marked “Coulaux et Cie Klingenthal” on the spine. Worn marking. Point aligned with the blade. Two parallel fullers. Chiseled gilt bronze hilt. Short-tailed pommel cap with laurel decoration. Three-bar guard. Horn grip with missing wire binding. Polished steel scabbard with one suspension band. Leather whistle sword knot. Whistle tested and confirmed functional by the expert. Wear consistent with use. Age-related patina.