Title
English Horseman Saber
Description
Fluting and pierced designs have been combined in this interesting semi-basket officer's hilt. Its knuckle bow's upper end is fastened to the pommel ring and adds three outboard branches plus a short inboard one as it descends to join the dished oval counterguard having spokes radiating to its outer circumference. The channeled grip, covered by shagreen (fish skin) is bound by a silver strip and two 3/8" ferrules. Its straight cut-and-thrust blade includes a short 6" back fuller and is marked "ANDRIA FARARA" (a common German forgery).
Length: 37 1/2"
Blade: 31 1/2 X 1 1/4"
Weight: 1.8 lbs.
Hilt: Iron
Length: 37 1/2"
Blade: 31 1/2 X 1 1/4"
Weight: 1.8 lbs.
Hilt: Iron
Source
George C. Neumann, Swords and Blades of the American Revolution, (Harrisburg: Stackpole Books, 1973), 153. (275.S)
Date
Circa 1760-1780
Relation
George C. Neumann Collection, Valley Forge National Historical Park
Identifier
VAFO 451
Original Format
Photograph