Italy - Cavalry - Sabre

Cavalry officer SABRE, unique as the officer served on the battlefield during the Italian Campaign. The Italian Campaign of 1796-1797. The weapon was used in a series of military operations led by Napoleon Bonaparte at the head of the Italian Army during the War of the First Coalition fought by revolutionary France against the European monarchic powers of the ancient regime, specifically the Kingdom of Sardinia, the Holy Roman Empire and the Papal State. Weapons were supplied by the army and engraving them was strictly forbidden. Only those who owned their weapons could engrave them. In excellent condition given its age and its use on the battlefields. This Italian sabre is the result of years of experiments and in-depth research. With its 1090 high carbon steel blade, beautifully balanced and forged by hand, it has a solid brass guard with a finely decorated surface, which can also accommodate a glove. Overall length: 50. 50 cm, excellent condition.