National gendarmerie saber model 1792-1796 . Short skirted cap. Guard with four branches, three of which are bolted, with curved quillon towards the point. Straight, flat-backed blade, stamped at the heel with a lictor beam and a point in the extension of the back. Leather scabbard (later), with three brass fittings. N.B. : wear of the rings proving a long and intensive use. Length of the blade : 80 cmE .M. Revolutionary period.