Saber (cleaver) of the French lower ranks of infantry of the 1803/16 model, the so-called "brigette"

Общая длина: 730 мм.
Длина клинка: 590 мм.
Ширина клинка у пяты: 35 мм.
Длина ножен: 620 мм.

The main cleaver of the infantry of Napoleon Bonaparte's army in the early 19th century, including in the war of 1812. The last modification was made in 1816. The blade is steel, single-edged, curved, flat, without shafts. The combat end is double-edged. The hilt is brass, consists of a handle and a guard. The handle has transverse grooves and a smooth back that smoothly merges into a rounded head. The guard is formed by an anterior protective shackle, which turns into a crosspiece. The far end of the crosspiece is rounded and curved towards the blade. The scabbard is leather, with a brass device and a belt.

The item is in satisfactory condition. There are traces of corrosion on the blade, scuffs and traces of use on the hilt.