Austro-Hungarian cavalry sword M1869

kronckew · 3rd October 2021, 08:14 PM

The last US horse mounted charge into a full scale battle with modern weaponry against opponents with tanks was not very long ago indeed. October 2001 saw an Afghan mounted force charge a much larger Taliban force dug in and armed with tanks and artillery, accompanied by 6 US Army Special forces. The Afghani losses were heavy but they completely demoralized the Taliban who surrendered in droves. A few US B-52's 'helped' by providing close air support, only missing the Taliban by a few miles.

I doubt there will ever be a 'last' charge.

p.s.- not more than a few days ago, a US Armed and mounted unit charged a group of people invading the USA and captured many as they fled from the horses.

Victrix · 18th December 2021, 09:58 AM

Advance Merry Christmas to you all!

P.S. The strap fits through the slits perfectly so there is no doubt about the function of those.

Victrix · 18th December 2021, 11:33 AM

Now complete with new homemade washer made from red felt material. The sword already has a washer made from brown leather. Not sure if the leather washer is original/very old.

18th December 2021, 09:58 AM	#2
Victrix Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sweden Posts: 780	Advance Merry Christmas to you all! P.S. The strap fits through the slits perfectly so there is no doubt about the function of those. Attached Images

18th December 2021, 11:33 AM	#3
Victrix Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sweden Posts: 780	Now complete with new homemade washer made from red felt material. The sword already has a washer made from brown leather. Not sure if the leather washer is original/very old. Attached Images

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3rd October 2021, 08:14 PM	#1
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,277	The last US horse mounted charge into a full scale battle with modern weaponry against opponents with tanks was not very long ago indeed. October 2001 saw an Afghan mounted force charge a much larger Taliban force dug in and armed with tanks and artillery, accompanied by 6 US Army Special forces. The Afghani losses were heavy but they completely demoralized the Taliban who surrendered in droves. A few US B-52's 'helped' by providing close air support, only missing the Taliban by a few miles. I doubt there will ever be a 'last' charge. p.s.- not more than a few days ago, a US Armed and mounted unit charged a group of people invading the USA and captured many as they fled from the horses.