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The Model 1840 Cavalry Saber was a US Army sword based on the French hussar sabre. It was used in the Mexican–American War and the American Civil War, and was nicknamed "Old Wristbreaker" for its heavy blade.
The U.S. Model 1840 light artillery saber has a brass hilt and knuckle-bow of about 6 inches in length, the grip wrapped in leather and bound with brass wire, and a blade of 32.25 inches in length. Unlike the Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber the artillery model has no basket.
The Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber was a sword used by US cavalry from the American Civil War to the Spanish–American War. It was shorter, lighter and less curved than the 1840 model and was carried by many officers and some infantry.
The Model 1840 noncommissioned officers' sword was adopted by the United States military in 1840, based on a French design. It was used by infantry and artillery sergeants in various wars until 1875, and is still a ceremonial weapon today.
Learn about the different types and roles of mounted forces in the Civil War, such as cavalry, dragoons, mounted infantry, and irregular cavalry. Find out how they conducted reconnaissance, raiding, screening, and charging missions on both sides of the conflict.
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A list of 15 pages about different types of swords used by the military and civilians of the United States. Learn about the history, design and features of each sword, from the Mameluke sword to the Sword of State of South Carolina.
This web page provides a comprehensive list of weapons used by the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, including bayonets, grenades, and sidearms. It also shows the current and past models, calibers, and roles of each weapon.