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 guard plate.
Second guard piece in a continuous turned section with a locking mechanism on the plate.
Wooden tang covered with filigree leather.
Slightly curved blade with hollow edges and a fuller.
Leather scabbard with three brass fittings.
France, Revolutionary period.
Total length 81.5 cm.

Expert: Alban Degrave