French AN XII Vendemiaire General Officer Sword – Universal Swords
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- 1060-1065 High Carbon Steel
- Overall Length
- 38 1/8''
- Weight
- 2 lb 3.3 oz
- Brand
- Universal Swords
- Culture
- French
Overview
French AN XII Vendemiaire General Officer Sword - Universal Swords
The regulations of the 1st Vendiaire (Sept. 24, 1803) spelled out the guidelines for the AN XII General Officers swords to be used by the command staff of the Napoleonic Grande Arm. In spite of the regulations, these high ranking officers would invariably use their wealth and influence to endow themselves with lavishly adorned swords with added and excess decoration that would contort the regulations into meaninglessness.
This replica is of a sword that would likely have been worn at the hip of a division or brigade general. It has an unsharpened blade of high carbon steel. The hilt is of brass adorned with the symbols of status and Empire. The grip is of black-finished wood, etched with cross-hatching for an improved grip. The scabbard is of darkened steel with brass fittings.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Universal Swords
- Culture
- French
- Pommel
- Nut
- Overall Length
- 38 1/8''
- Blade Length
- 32 3/8''
- Blade
- 1060-1065 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 2 lb 3.3 oz
- Edge
- Unsharpened
- P.O.B.
- 6 7/8''
- Thickness
- 6 mm - 3.5 mm
- Width
- 30.5 mm
- Grip Length
- 3 3/4''
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- India
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Q&A
Questions from the community
Q Is the blade sharpened? Common Question
No. The blade comes unsharpened from the manufacturer.
Q What steel is the blade made from? Common Question
EN9 high carbon steel.
Q How does it handle and balance? Common Question
It has a point of balance about 6 7/8 inches from the guard, giving it a forward-weighted feel typical of curved officer sabers.
Q What are the overall and blade lengths? Common Question
Overall length is approximately 38 1/8 inches with a 32 3/8 inch blade.
Q What is the weight? Common Question
Approximately 2 lb 3.3 oz.
Q What materials are used in the hilt and scabbard? Common Question
Brass hilt with a black-finished wooden grip; darkened steel scabbard with brass fittings.
Q Is this suitable for reenactment or cutting? Common Question
It is a battle-ready replica with an unsharpened edge suited for costume and display; sharpening and use policies depend on event rules and local laws.
Q What historical pattern does this reproduce? Common Question
A French AN XII General Officer’s sword from the Napoleonic era, inspired by regulations of 1803 (1st Vendemiaire).
Q Who makes it and where is it produced? Common Question
Manufactured by Universal Swords in India.
Q Any care recommendations? Common Question
Keep the blade lightly oiled and dry after handling; occasionally wax or polish the brass fittings to prevent tarnish.
The Maker
Universal Swords
With origins going back to 1960, India’s Universal Swords has been making reproduction swords for decades. With an emphasis on military sabers, universal produces a number of designs not found elsewhere. As the official US distributor of Universal Swords, KOA will be expanding to stock their entire line over time.
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