National Guard non-commissioned officer's saber. Copper-covered handle with double leather filigree. Brass mounting. Single-branch guard with openwork plate. Flat-backed curved blade, engraved on one side with "Garde Nationale" and double crossed "L" numerals. With leather scabbard with two brass fittings, one of which is period. Length: 79.5 cm Monarchie constitutionnelle period, circa 1790. A.B.E.