A French made Chilean cavalry sabre sword made between 1891 and 1893.  The spine of the blade marked with the French arsenal, “Manufacture d’armes de Chatellerault” Followed by “JH,” the initials of Jacob Holtzer, the French government exporter.  The Chilean coat of arms, a star within a shield is stamped on the ricasso.  The guard bears unit markings, “2” over “4” and “2” over “100”.  This Chilean sabre made by Châtellerault Arms is in overall good condition. Dimensions: With scabbard: 102.5 cm (40.35 inches) Without scabbard: 100 cm (39.37)