Thread: Hussar saber
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Old 29th August 2022, 10:33 AM   #5
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Interesting looking sword. It seems to be a combination of styles. The lion pommel, wired grip, and rounded langets is reminiscent of the Austro-Hungarian Prima Plana infantry sabres. The forward curved cross guards are reminiscent of 17thC. The stirrup shaped knuckle guard is reminiscent of 18thC sabre. The scabbard is curiously flat in shape. The brass details don’t look naturally aged. There’s no indentation at the mouth to fit the langets of the sword. The only ring to fasten the scabbard is at the mouth so presumably it’s supposed to be worn from a belt in infantry fashion?
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