SW499 Imperial guard sapper sword

Description

The sapper always came first in the Napoleonic armies, to clear the way for the other troops. Bearded, with an axe on the shoulder and a leather apron, they were known to be awesome fighters. They were equipped with a very strange sword, which also could be used as a saw. In the guard, the hilt figures an eagle - of course.

The Hungarian type hilt will later evolve, and has still extremely pure curves.

Length 89.5cm, blade 75.5cm, weight 1.6kg

× 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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