british cavalry saber 1912

british cavalry saber 1912The 1912 cavalry sabre was the very last sword issued to British Army cavalry officers at a time when horse attacks were largely obsolete and swords were rarely used as a combat weapon. It was considered the finest cavalry sword ever designed and was still in use during the First World War. The 1912 model was clearly based on the 1908 model, but was considerably more elaborately decorated. When first introduced, it was issued to all officers to

small triangular and round motifs are imprinted in the fittings

He himself is best known for his courageous performance during the Thirty Years War

The bag is fastened by means of the horn button and the leather lace

5 cm and weighs 985 grams

The neckline can be adjusted with laces

A maul is a war hammer with a heavy head

or assembled into a complete suit of armour using all Scout pieces

Several examples from the Museum of London show how shoes were repaired and adjusted to size regularly

the scabbard does not shift and the weapon remains securely in place

well-suited to re-enactment and LARP

there was a fine for accidentally injuring others with them

The model of the trousers can be emphasised further by wearing leg wrappings