French 1882 Sabre

fernando · 14th December 2013, 01:12 PM

Bonjour neekee

I am the contrary to an expert but ...

The hilt is made of white brass, or German silver or, as i think you call it, metal argentee, same as used in cutlery.
The steel blade has a chromed finish because, at this stage (1882-1904), swords were no longer for combat, but for cerimonial uniforms. If it has been frequently sharpened, as you notice, must have been for the amusement of a later owner that not for going into battle.
The inspector ponçons you may identify them if you browse the Net for the Châtelerault site or other written publications .
I guess the three crosses are just ... three crosses; a mark like any other mark

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14th December 2013, 01:12 PM	#2
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Bonjour neekee I am the contrary to an expert but ... The hilt is made of white brass, or German silver or, as i think you call it, metal argentee, same as used in cutlery. The steel blade has a chromed finish because, at this stage (1882-1904), swords were no longer for combat, but for cerimonial uniforms. If it has been frequently sharpened, as you notice, must have been for the amusement of a later owner that not for going into battle. The inspector ponçons you may identify them if you browse the Net for the Châtelerault site or other written publications . I guess the three crosses are just ... three crosses; a mark like any other mark