Title
English Short Saber
Description
A hollow ivory grip with a green dyed spiraled surface adds color to this slender iron'hilted sword. Its faceted olive type pommel secures the tip of a slender knuckle bow, which, in turn, divides near its base to form an outboard horizontal guard ring. The hilt is separated from its light cutting blade by an elliptical iron washer which was common for this pattern style. The blade here was slightly shortened at one time, but contains both a narow and wide fuller.
Length: 30 1/4"
Blade: 24" X 1"
Weight: 0.8 lb.
Hilt: Iron
Length: 30 1/4"
Blade: 24" X 1"
Weight: 0.8 lb.
Hilt: Iron
Source
George C. Neumann, Swords and Blades of the American Revolution, (Harrisburg: Stackpole Books, 1973), 112. (152.S)
Rights
George C. Neumann Collection, Valley Forge National Historical Park
Identifier
VAFO 349
Original Format
Photograph