Napoleontisch kurassiers sabel, semi-scherp Festival mantels en capes or IN NOMINE SALVATORIS DOMINI

or IN NOMINE SALVATORIS DOMINI (in the name of the Savior and Lord)

because the two straps over the shoulders are fastened with pins at the front

it was used intensively during hand-to-hand combat

Such swords were used during the Scottish War of Independence by historical figures like Robert the Bruce and William Wallace

Hij is 131 cm lang en 230 cm wijd

Napoleontisch kurassiers sabel, semi-scherp Festival mantels en capes or IN NOMINE SALVATORIS DOMINIThis saber is a replica of French originals that appeared in 1801 in Napoleon Bonaparte's army. Despite the declining effectiveness of armor and the increasing effectiveness of firearms, the French cavalry in Napoleon's army still wore armor medieval style chest and back plates with mixed success. They were mildly useful for long range musket and pistol fire. Combined with a decorated, plumed helmet and horsehair tails, the Cuirassier's armor created