Sabre, circa 1800s

Sabre, circa 1800s

Museum ID: WNDRB : 124.51.2.1

A cavalryman’s curved steel sabre with incised military decoration, including the Royal Coat of Arms, a Dragoon, and a display of drums, flags, hatchets and helmets. It is likely that this sabre was a ceremonial piece, on account of its decoration, and can be dated to just after the 1800s. We can infer the date from the Royal Arms, which is missing the once familiar fleur-de-lis. George III removed these from the Royal Arms after he relinquished his ancestors’ ancient claim to the French throne.

Measurements: 940 x 165 x 25

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