Officer's saber for general staff and general officers, used during the Third Republic, complete with sword knot.

This model was originally designed for heavy cavalry officers.
It was subsequently adopted by the general staff and general officers (see the drawings in the photographs), who occasionally took liberties with the original regulations regarding blade length, patterns, and blade types.
Generals would add stars to these sabers to denote their rank—two for a brigadier general, three for a divisional general, and so on.
The piece offered here features a blade with no specific markings and a double fuller, heavily inspired by the heavy cavalry blades used during the Empire; it combines sturdiness with a reasonable weight—though the use of sabers in combat became extremely rare after 1870. Since general staff and senior officers often purchased their own weapons from private retailers, it is not unusual for them to lack official military markings.
The grip has lost its wire wrapping and shows a small hole from a wood-boring insect; otherwise, it is in good condition. The scabbard is of a later date but is of the correct pattern.
Total length: 112 cm; blade length: 96 cm.
The piece comes with a fine parade sword knot for a senior officer, making for a very attractive, decorative set.

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