american cavalry sabre gettysburg

american cavalry sabre gettysburgDuring the American Civil War (18611865), sabres were produced directly on American territory, whilst large numbers were also imported from Europe. As a result, there is considerable variation in the sabres employed by both Union and Confederate soldiers throughout the conflict. This reproduction is based on a popular type of French sabre used on both sides of the war. Both officers and regular soldiers carried this sabre. The sabre features a peened

The grip is slightly larger than that of a one-hander

The scabbard has two rings with which it can be attached to the belt

so that it may be hung from the belt

Combine the trousers with leg wrappings for a particularly sophisticated look

The tunic is an essential and gender-neutral part of fashion from Antiquity to modern times

These demi-gaunts were worn in combination with leather or chainmail gloves

The armour features a patinated finish

visor and bevor open – permits optimal visibility and airflow

without any other armour parts

it features a fibre glass core that is protected by a layer of kevlar

whilst the shaft has been modelled and painted to resemble rough wood

The shield boss has a steel thickness of 2 mm