National Guard sapper's saber. 
Bronze handle with chased rooster head, guard (to be tightened) with two straight quillons ending in a lion's head. 
Curved blade with saw-back, counter-edge and hollow sides, with remains of acid engraving two-thirds of the way down "GARDE NATIONALE SAPEUR". 
Length: 78 cm. 
A.B.E. (Minor damage to the crest). July Monarchy period.
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Lot no. 290

National Guard sapper's saber. Bronze handle with chased rooster head, guard (to be tightened) with two straight quillons ending in a lion's head. Curved blade with saw-back, counter-edge and hollow sides, with remains of acid engraving two-thirds of the way down "GARDE NATIONALE SAPEUR". Length: 78 cm. A.B.E. (Minor damage to the crest). July Monarchy period.

Estimate
€120 - €150
Result
€370
Buyer's premium
34%
National Guard sapper's saber. Bronze handle with chased rooster head, guard (to be tightened) with two straight quillons ending in a lion's head. Curved blade with saw-back, counter-edge and hollow sides, with remains of acid engraving two-thirds of the way down "GARDE NATIONALE SAPEUR". Length: 78 cm. A.B.E. (Minor damage to the crest). July Monarchy period.