111 - 19/20th Century French M1896 Light Cavalry Sword with Full Basket Five Bar Nickel Silver Pommel and Guard, Darkened Buffalo Horn Grip Wrapped in Brass Braided Wire and Single Bracelet Nickeled Scabbard. Signed G. Barr FAB Paris on the Blade and Features an Intertwined FR Monogram on the Guard. Original Leather Washer Fitted Atop the Guard. Scabbard Features a Single Bracelet and Ring for Mounting on a Saddle. Very Good Overall Condition with No Dents or Bends to The Blade, Guard, and Scabbard. Blade Has a Mirrored Finish. Mild Tarnishing and Pitting to Guard and Hilt and Mild Pitting and Rust to Scabbard. Brass Wire Surrounding the Grip is Loose but Appears Complete. Blade Measures 36 Inches in Length, with an Overall Length of 42 Inches. Provenance: from the Collection of The Count de Rosiere. PLEASE CHECK THE FEDERAL LAW OF YOUR COUNTRY BEFORE BIDDING AND THE IMPORT/CUSTOM LAWS. Shipping $50.00 (estimate $200-$400)