Austro- Hungarian Hussar sabre, typical Hungarian T section long broad blade, double edged towards the point, heavy and ridged construction with etched decoration on both sides, also on both sides of the ricasso in a cartouche there are etched inscriptions one most likely associated with Karl Joseph Hadik, Austrian cavalry soldier and commander of Hungarian origin during the war of Bavarian Succession, Austro Turkish war 1787-1791 and French revolutionary wars. He was mortally wounded at Marengo, where he commanded the centre column. All over areas of pitting and staining. Hilt of Austrian fashion made of bronze, grip covered with ray skin and rapt with wire. Very rare Sword in good condition. Scabbard lost. Total length 93.5 cm, blade 79 cm long, 5.2 cm wide at base, cross guard 13.5 cm wide. 18th c