Light cavalry officer's saber, An IX model. Basane-covered handle (wear) with watermark. Line-decorated brass mount. Long-tail cap. Three-pronged guard, two shuttle-shaped auricles and quillon curved towards the tip. Curved blade with flat back, counter-edge and hollow sides (chips, stains), with remaining engraving on the heel. Iron scabbard with two wide bracelets and two rings (dents, traces of oxidation). E.M. (composite sword and scabbard).