Imperial Guard model saber. Basane-covered handle with solid brass filigree. Brass mounting, hollowed-out hilt, marine anchor-engraved mounts, curved quillon ending in a ball, unmarked. Guard sailors' regulation blade, with rounded back and counter-edge, engraved with palmette cartouches and anchors marked "Garde Impériale". Stiff leather scabbard with three cut brass fittings. Blade length: 68 cm - Overall length: 82.5 cm A.B.E. July Monarchy period for the guard and scabbard. Blade Empire period.