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kronckew · 12th April 2026, 09:06 PM

Italians also made sabre with pipe backs.
My 1871 Italian Mounted Artillery Officer's sword (top)

UK Army and Navy in the early 19c tied pipe backs, the navy feathered tip version didn't last long. The cavalry version was found to be too flexible when trying to thrust into opposing Russian cavalry in the Crimean war 1853-1856.
UK 1827 Pipe backed, feathered tip. (Bottom)

12th April 2026, 09:06 PM	#14
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,284	Italians also made sabre with pipe backs. My 1871 Italian Mounted Artillery Officer's sword (top) UK Army and Navy in the early 19c tied pipe backs, the navy feathered tip version didn't last long. The cavalry version was found to be too flexible when trying to thrust into opposing Russian cavalry in the Crimean war 1853-1856. UK 1827 Pipe backed, feathered tip. (Bottom) Attached Images Last edited by kronckew; 12th April 2026 at 09:16 PM.