LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH C EUROPEAN LIGHT CALVARY SABER: Unknown origin, possible Czechoslovakian. Ornate brass hand guard shows floral design with possible family crest. Crest shows double cross with standing bear & standing lion in center dividing spread eagle. Makers mark stamped on underside of hand guard ''Zak.Chraneno'' and ''WLASZLOVITS''. Blade has minor oxidation with some spotting on several area of blade. Scabbard shows minor oxidation with original black paint. Scabbard has one iron ring. Hand guard is solid brass and handle itself is iron with bent iron pommel. Original skin wrap intact. Overall length 36'', blade 30 1/2'', handle 5 1/2'' x 4''