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Sabre briquet, Empire type, made by Manufacture de VERSAILLES. Shortened, no scabbard

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Engravings on guard, "VERSAILLES" and numerous stamps

Blade without inscriptions.
Total length 690 mm, blade 545 mm.

This was kind of the "Swiss Army knife" of the Empire soldier. It was used to chop wood as well as to cut up food. Although they were absolutely useless when fighting against cavalry sabres, infantrymen would nevertheless hold on to it. Complies with contemporary rules.

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