Hello Gents,
In response to your inquiries I will post additional photos of the sword.
The dussage saber has a leather wrapped hilt that appears either original or a contemporary replacement. The sword itself appears to be of the early basket hilt pattern that emerged in the mid-16th century and might have influenced the various mercenary troops that were employed during the religious wars. It is well balanced and appears to be a fighting sword, and though I have read that such swords were used by both infantry and calvary, the length of this particular example makes me think it was a horsemans' sword.
I would welcome any additional insights or inquiries.
Best,
P
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