French M1821 Light Artillery Saber

This French artillery saber features a curved, single-edged steel blade with a single fuller, showing age-related patina and minor pitting. The brass hilt consists of a D-shaped guard and a wire-wrapped leather grip. The matching steel scabbard has two suspension rings. Introduced in 1821, this model was the standard sidearm for French light artillery units. The curved blade was designed for close-quarters self-defense, serving gun crews during major 19th-century French military campaigns and police operations. The blade spine features the engraved Klingenthal arsenal marking. The brass guard shows a dark patina, and the leather wrap on the wooden grip is structurally secure. The steel scabbard fits the blade tightly.