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Saber with Scabbard of a Frenchman Killed at Castricum in 1799
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Saber with Scabbard of a Frenchman Killed at Castricum in 1799

anonymous · before 1799 · iron (metal); copper (metal); leather

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Sabre with copper hilt, from a Frenchman who fell at Castricum in 1799. Narrow curved blade, groove over three-quarters of the length, blued, gilded engraved. Grip with braided iron wire. Guard is shell-shaped and also a knuckle bow.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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sabreCastricum
Credit lineSabel met schede van een bij Castricum in 1799 gesneuvelde Fransman. before 1799. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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