French ‘sabre a la Hongroise’ light cavalry officer’s saber, ca. 1790s. Blade engraved with Catholic Royalist slogans of the War of the Vendee: “Vaincre Ou Mouru” and, on the reverse, “Pour La Patrie.” Ricasso has Solingen maker’s mark. Spine has engraved rose of Solingen makers. Brass guard with ‘cote de melon’ pommel. Checkered wood grips. Blade length 26-1/2 inches. Overall length 31-5/8 inches. This lot has a reserve.
