Light infantry volunteer officer's saber known as "petit Montmorency". Leather-covered handle with copper filigree. Brass mounting. Long-tail cap. Wrap-around three-prong hilt, decorated with a horn and the Phrygian cap. Curved blade with flat back, counter-edge and hollow sides (pitting). Leather scabbard (later), with three brass fittings. A.B.E. Revolutionary period.