French cavalry sabre for ID

[mariusgmioc]

Hello,

I have this French cavalry sabre by S & K (Schnitzler & Kirschbaum of Solingen) and I need some help dating it.

Any additional information is welcomed!

[cel7]

Very nice sabre! I would say 1st quarter 19th century

[Will M]

Sabre des officiers de la Cavalerie de ligne dite "fort epee" 1816

(Saber of the officers of the line Cavalry known as "strong sword")

as titled in Des Sabres Et Des Epees by Michel Petard. Page 78, 79 ill 233

[mariusgmioc]

Thank you Will!

Spot on! :)