Officer's saber model 1896 attributed to General Henri Cremer (1849-1938). Horn handle with filigree. Chased brass mounting, cap adorned with two stars and the numeral "HC" in silver. Symmetrical shell guard. Quillon decorated with a Medusa head. Fine back blade engraved one-third with foliate scrolls, then with gutters. A.B.E. (cleaned). No scabbard. Circa 1901-1907. With modern attribution paper. L. 97 cm Henri CREMER (1849-1938) Saint Cyrien, served in the chasseurs à pied and then in Algeria. Graduated from the Ecole de Guerre in 1879. Colonel of the 114th infantry. Brigadier general in 1901, divisional general in 1907. Grand Officer of the Legion of Honor.