Briquet - French Infantry saber

Infantry saber model Briquet

This saber of the French infantry was widespread in Napoleon's time in almost all of Europe. The famous commander hereby established the tradition of sabrage, the cutting of champagne bottles after a battle won in 1812.

The French name briquet means fire steel and was probably more of a joking neologism for this weapon.

The saber features a forged, unsharpened carbon steel blade. The handle parts are made of brass. The delivery includes a scabbard with brass fittings.

Details:

- Blade length: approx. 61 cm

- Max. blade width: approx. 3.1 cm

- Total length: approx. 78 cm

- Weight with sheath: approx. 1.1 kg

Please note:

This item is for sale only to persons over the age of 18.