A sabre or (American English) saber (/ ˈ s eɪ b ər / SAY-bər) is a type of backsword with a curved blade associated with the light cavalry of the early modern and Napoleonic periods. Originally associated with Central European cavalry such as the hussars, the sabre became widespread in Western Europe during the Thirty Years' War. Lighter ...

The Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber (also known as the M1862 as this was when the first 80,000 were issued) [1] is a long sword made of steel and brass, used by US cavalry from the American Civil War [2] until the end of the Indian wars; some were still …

The 1840 saber was used during the Mexican–American War by US Cavalry. The main contractors were Ames of Cabotville, Horstmann, and Tiffany but due to the large number of swords required at least 1,000 were made in Germany by S&K and imported.

During the American Civil War, there were two types of saber issued to the Cavalry: one light and one heavy. The light version was popular, but the heavy model, affectionately dubbed the Old Wrist Breaker was considered by many to be the one to carry into battle!

The Iconic US 1860 Light Cavalry Saber is a long saber made of steel and brass, used by both the Union and Confederate cavalry during the American Civil War. The 1860 saber received its name to distinguish it from the larger and heavier Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber that it …

Oct 22, 2024 · Swords and sabers have long been an integral part of cavalry weapons, serving as primary melee arms for mounted troops throughout history. Designed for slashing and thrusting, these weapons were essential for close combat during mounted engagements, where speed and precision were crucial.

This article will concentrate on the sabres of the British cavalry, used by the troopers from the 1780s to the Crimean War (1853–56), as these would have been some of the most common blades Kate Tattersall dealt with on her travels.

Over 222,000 Model 1860s were manufactured under U.S. government contract before and during the Civil War, plus many swords in this style were produced without government contract. This sword is one of the 37,458 Model 1860 sabers produced by Mansfield and Lamb of Forestdale, Rhode Island between 1861 and 1865.

A fine representative saber issued to countless Federal cavalrymen during the Late War of the Rebellion. Manufactured by the West Chelmsford, Massachusetts concern of Christopher Roby and Company, this saber was one of over 48,000 edged weapons produced for the U.S. Ordnance Department.

This sword is a US Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber. This model of saber was used during the American Civil War and the Indian Wars by dragoons, mounted riflemen, and cavalry regiments in the Army.