Light Cavalry saber, model 1822/82, modified with one limb. Basane-covered handle with watermark. Brass mounting, hallmarked. One-prong hilt, stamped. Curved, flat-backed blade, dated January 1879, with hollow sides and gutter, stamped "SA" in a rectangle. Scabbard with one iron strap, stamped. EM (quillon refinished, blade shortened and sharpened, scabbard knocks, pitting). Expert : Mr Gaëtan BRUNEL