France, Napoleonic Kingdom. An 1801 Cuirassier 'Heavy Cavalry' Sword Archive the 54th Battalion (Kootenay)

the 54th Battalion (Kootenay)

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A round silvered bronze badge

France, Napoleonic Kingdom. An 1801 Cuirassier 'Heavy Cavalry' Sword Archive the 54th Battalion (Kootenay)Issued primarily to French heavy cavalry under Napoleon Bonaparte, was a defining battlefield weapon of the early 19th century. Featuring a long straight blade measuring 97 cm length blade, marked on blade with inspectors stamps, stylized brass guard and hilt, with wooden handle with brass wire grip, accompanied by original scabbard which exhibits surface rust, very fine overall. Used by cuirassiers, the elite armoured cavalry of the Grande Arme, it