Title

Sword from a light cavalry officer from a foreign regiment (hungarian or polish)

Caption

Sword from a light cavalry officer from a foreign regiment (hungarian or polish)
First French Empire
Private collection

Info+

Hilt in gilded, engraved brass
Top of the sword shaped like a lion head
Ebony grip, sculpted with lozenges, and silver points
Guard engraved with flowers, leaves and scales
Medallions decorated with oriental busts
Wooden sheath covered with leather, with brass trimmings

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Michel Bury

Reference

MBY11A01_172

License type

Rights managed

Available size

34,9Mb (609,2Kb) / 9,5in x 14,3in / 2848 x 4288 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sabre Saber Sword Arm Weapon Firearm Officer Light cavalry Hungarian Polish First French Empire First French Empire 19th century Brass Gilded Gold Lion head Ebony Diamond shaped Silver Leaf Foliage Greenery Flower Scale Chest Bust Oriental Curved blade Wood Wooden Sheepskin