Medical officer's saber, attributed to the Army of Africa.
Horn handle with filigree. Chased brass mounting, Zouaves-style clamshell guard, with caduceus in a wreath of oak and laurel leaves.
Round-backed curved blade engraved "Crozé Proa & Cie Manufre de Châtellerault", double hollow edge and median ridge.
Tin scabbard with two bracelets (minor dents).
B.E. Late 19th century.
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