M1904 Austrian cavalry officer's saber
length: 32 1/2"
The slightly curved blade has a rounded quill-back edge developing into a
point-reinforcement rib. The openwork cuphilt is asymmetrical and richly
decorated. At the back there are two slits for the sword knots. The scabbard
is of steel, with an upper lug and lower hanging ring. (description quoted
from "Swords and daggers", Eduard Wagner; London, Hamlyn, 1975 (p156).
Classic example, exactly as illustrated. This sword also spent some time in
the arsenal of the Western Costume Company in Hollywood, and obstensibly
appeared in The Charge of the
Light Brigade (Errol Flynn, 1936).
blade: 26 1/2"
blade width: 1"
grip: 5 1/2"
guard: 6" x 5"
weight: 1 lb 5 oz
