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sword

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  • Other Name

    Cavalry [?] sword

    Cavalry sabre

  • Description

    Cavalry [?] sword or sabre

    blade: sabre type metal blade; fuller 22 1/2 inches long

    hilt: brass

    grip: wood bound with black leather (disintegrating)

    measurements: blade length: 33 1/2 inches; overall length: 39 1/2 inches

    markings: nil

  • Place
  • Other Id

    W1449 (war)

    219 (temporary sword number)

    B (temporary number)

  • Department
sword W1449

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