Sabre

Sword1700sEastern EuropeCavalry, military officers

TypeSword

OriginEastern Europe

Era1700s

UsersCavalry, military officers

About Sabre

A curved cavalry sword for slashing from horseback. Every European army issued them to cavalry. The Polish winged hussars used them with devastating effect. Still carried by military officers as ceremonial dress. The last major cavalry charge was in 1942.

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