Original French Napoleonic 1st Empire Hussar Officer Ornate Sword with Scabbard - Circa 1800 - 1815 Display Guns & Parts Sets The wood grips are made

The wood grips are made of mahogany

where there was expected to be a major German attack

Considered a lighter

though there were instances of it being awarded to civilians for performing military functions

Original French Napoleonic 1st Empire Hussar Officer Ornate Sword with Scabbard - Circa 1800 - 1815 Display Guns & Parts Sets The wood grips are madeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a classic French Revolutionary saber! One of the most attractive swords adopted by Napoleon Bonaparte is this a genuine HUSSAR OFFICER saber with a curved and decorated blade. The more than 15 years of successes for NAPOLEON'S French Army all over the Continent of Europe amazed the World. It seemed his military prowess had no equal. Victory followed Victory until the final Battle at WATERLOO in 1815 ended