As the pictures attest, this reproduction is true to the original, capturing the French ability to design a heavy cavalry sword that has strength but with the minimum sacrifice in sword balance and mobility. Images: 1. Image 2.Image 3. Image 4.Image Total Length: 44 inches (112 cm...
FRENCH LINE CAVALRY OF THE NAPOLEONIC PERIOD
It was also adopted by most of the Heavy Cavalry from 1883 on as did the Infantry as their undress knot from 1874 onward. Detail Image Crimson and Gold Cord and All Gold Acorn Knot 69.50US (69.50CAN) KNT014. The first unit to use this combination was the Lancers (1822-1945). The ...
Prolonged and rapid marching and commissariat problems, not combat, had already taken heavy toll of Napoleon’s strength. The failure of thetransport columnsto supply the marching troops reduced the effectiveness of the infantry, but the cavalry, so essential to his methods of warfare, were particu...
French Napoleonic Mameluke Flintlock Pistol Published: 21st July 2024 French First Empire Mameluke officers pistol. Walnut stock with hexagonal butt, grip showing the classic mameluke curve designed to tuck into the users sash. Lock has a good crisp action and shows a manufactures mark of “Mre...