| Accession Number | RELAWM19068 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Edged weapon or club |
| Place made | France |
| Date made | Unknown |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
French Model 1814 Cavalry Sword and Scabbard : Turkish Army
Description
French Model 1814 Cavalry sword and scabbard. The hilt has a four bar brass guard, stamped on the inside edge 42 in arabic numerals and a plain brass pommel. The grip is leather bound with brass wire. The curved blade has a wide fuller on each side to within 160 mm from the point and a thin 550 mm fuller on each side near the back edge. The steel scabbard has two loose hanger rings on bands 90 mm and 293 mm from the throat which is rivetted to the body.
History / Summary
This sword was sold as surplus to the Turkish Government from the French and used by the Turkish Army during the First World War.