british cavalry saber 1912 Fantasy- en festivaljurken The hem of the underskirt

The hem of the underskirt

The crossguard and grip are crafted from bronze and are richly decorated

The helmet bowl consisted of multiple plates joined together with 'spangen'

It features an adjustable leather liner and a chin strap for secure wear

It is exceptionally practical

british cavalry saber 1912 Fantasy- en festivaljurken The hem of the underskirtThe 1912 cavalry sabre was the very last sword issued to British Army cavalry officers at a time when horse attacks were largely obsolete and swords were rarely used as a combat weapon. It was considered the finest cavalry sword ever designed and was still in use during the First World War. The 1912 model was clearly based on the 1908 model, but was considerably more elaborately decorated. When first introduced, it was issued to all officers to