Name/Title
SaberEntry/Object ID
2016.023.0001aDescription
Cavalry Saber from the 1840's
the manufacturer is unknown as no maker's marks are visible;
straight wooden handle is covered with leather, wire and twine; brass hilt has three branches, and a brass pommel cap; curved steel blade is somewhat dirty and tarnished but faint engavings can be seen; the blade is flat on side opposite sharpened edge;
the blade is 32" long x 3/4" wide; the overall length is 37-1/2".Collection
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