Light cavalry officer's saber. Blackened wood checkered handle. Brass mounting, melon-cut cap and panelled skirt. Single-branch fluted column hilt, half-groove and qu'ilion slightly curved towards the tip. Curved blade with flat back, hollow sides, damascus-style, decorated with a gold cartouche with cabalistic signs. Brass scabbard with two flat bracelets and two rings. Asymmetrical sting. A.B.E. Consulate period