French mameluke? first batch of images

[Jean B.]

Originally Posted by celtan

BTW, what's the average length for the French M1822 saber blade?
This one has a 34 3/4" long blade, width 1.25" at the ricasso, and .75" near the rounded tip.

The blade was originally even longer, back before the tip was rounded.

M

Originaly, the regulation length for a French Mle 1822 light cavalry sword is 92.5 cm which is about 36.4 inches.

After 1884, all remaining swords issued to troops were supposed to be shortened to 87.5 cm hence Fernando's measure.

Best,
Jean