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Sapper's sabre with scabbard
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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Sapper's saber ca. 1820, with scabbard and belt. Copper hilt. Five-sided quillon with two knobs. Semi-circular knuckle guard, light-colored. Single-edged iron blade (partially blued?). Black leather scabbard with copper upper and lower bands. On the upper band a copper carrying strap, to which a white leather belt with copper buckle and swivel is attached. Two slots cut into the inner side: 1825.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineSappeurssabel met schede. c. 1820 - c. 1832. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.