Cavalry saber. Brass handle, helmeted pommel. Large brass guard, ornamented with an artillery gun cluster, flags with sun, and centered with a medallion flanked by a phrygian cap held by two hands. Single-edged curved blade, hollow with two sides, engraved "VIVE LA NATION" on one side, and "VIVRE LIBRE OU MOURIR" on the other. Remains of bluing and very slight gilding. Leather scabbard with 3 brass fittings in fairly good condition (wear). Late 18th century. Blade length: 73 cm. - Total length: 89.5 cm.