French Model 1896 Cavalry Saber
Late nineteenth-century French cavalry saber from the Historical Sword Society collection, documented through detailed photographs and artifact notes.
Focused study of historical swords as physical artifacts
This section presents curated spotlights on individual swords, emphasizing identification, maker and inspector marks, measurements, metallurgy, condition, and historical context. Each sword spotlight will eventually link to its own dedicated page with full documentation.
Sword Spotlights
French 1896 Cavalry Saber with 1822 Blade
Variant example combining a French Model 1896 hilt with an earlier Model 1822 blade, documented as part of the Historical Sword Society collection.
French AN XI Cuirassier Sword
Early nineteenth-century heavy cavalry sword from the Napoleonic era, designed for powerful cutting in mounted combat.
French 1845 Infantry Officer Sword
Mid-19th century French infantry officer’s sword reflecting the transition from battlefield weapon to refined officer sidearm.
German M1889 Infantry Officer Sword
Imperial German infantry officer’s sword, or Infanterie Offizier Degen, representing rank, service, and martial identity in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Spanish Diplomatic Sword
Ceremonial Spanish diplomatic sword reflecting civil authority, national identity, and formal state service traditions.
British 1845 Infantry Officer Sword
Victorian-era British infantry officer’s sword, representing the evolution toward a more functional and standardized blade design.
1846 Royal Navy Officer Sword
Victorian-era British naval officer’s sword reflecting mid-19th century pattern standardization.
1897 Infantry Officer Sword
Standard British infantry officer’s sword emphasizing thrust-centric blade design.
1907 Gymnasium Saber
British training saber with a sharpened edge and fine point, reflecting advanced military swordsmanship practice.
1912 Cavalry Officer Sword
British cavalry officer’s sword engineered for thrust-centric combat with a straight, spear-point blade.
Italian 1860 Cavalry Saber
Italian cavalry saber reflecting mid-19th century European cut-oriented blade design.
War of 1812 Era Officer Sword
Early American officer’s sword reflecting transitional European-influenced design of the War of 1812 period.
US Navy 1852 Officer Sword
Regulation naval officer sword reflecting rank, tradition, and maritime identity.