SW492 Heavy cavalry saber An XIII type

Description

From 1801 on, Klingenthal's factory make a new saber, the an IX type. He is slightly modified some years later, and become the An XIII type. He was used by cuirassiers and carabiniers (and until 1806-1807, by the guard's gendarmerie).

The factory's name is engraved on the blade, and stamps and punches are present on the blade and on the hilt.

Length : 111,5 cm, weigth 1,4kg.

× These swords and sabers are high quality copies. Blades are made of forged and tempered steel. They might not be used for fencing, though.

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