Sabre with a swivelling guard, used by the National Volunteers.

Cut brass frame.
Oval cap fitted to the ferrule, guard arm integral with the openwork plate.
Second guard arm in a continuous turned piece with a locking mechanism on the plate.
Wooden tang covered with copper filigree.
Slightly curved blade with hollow edges (decorative paintwork).
Leather scabbard with three brass fittings (damaged).
France, Revolutionary period.
Total length 90 cm.

Expert: Alban Degrave