Cavalry officer's saber model 1896, from a member of the Vogüé family. Horn handle with filigree. Chased and gilded brass mounting. Short-skirted oval pommel engraved with a coat of arms under a crown with motto. Guard with one branch and four half-branches forming a shell, chased with foliage on an openwork, amatized background. Flat-backed straight blade engraved "Sabre officier de cavalerie Mle 1896", dated 1912, with counter-edge and hollow sides. Metal scabbard with one strap and one ring, covered with a protective leather sheath (tears). Length: 115 cm E.M. oxidized blade and scabbard. We would like to thank Mr. Alban Pérès for his help in identifying the coat of arms. Historical background: Robert de Vogüé (1870-1936) was a naval officer who served in the First World War, initially as commander of the 14th Groupe d'autos-mitrailleuses et autos-canons, assigned to the 6th Cavalry Division.