French Royal Heavy Cavalry Sword – Universal Swords
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- 1060-1065 High Carbon Steel
- Overall Length
- 44 3/4''
- Weight
- 3 lb 11.3 oz
- Brand
- Universal Swords
- Culture
- French
- Era
- 19th Century
Overview
French Royal Heavy Cavalry Sword - Universal Swords
After Napoleon's exile to Elba, the French monarchy was reformed, though as a Constitutional Monarchy, not the Absolute monarchy it once was. Though the restored Bourbon monarchy had lost its monopoly on power, Louis XVIII sought to recreate the grandeur and trappings that the monarchy had enjoyed. He reinstated many of the Royal military units that had disappeared since the Revolution and they were equipped both with titles and weapons in homage to their predecessors. This royal restoration would be interrupted, for Napoleon would return, forcing Louis into a brief exile until Napoleon was finally, truly defeated.
This recreated French Royal Cavalry Sword is one such example - a sword with the finely detailed hilt that royal regiments enjoyed. It has the long straight blade favored by heavy cavalry - a sword that could be used like a lance in the charge. The spine of the blade bears the dated 1814 signature of the Klingenthal manufactory - the favored swordmaker of France during both the Monarchy and the Napoleonic Empire. The base of the blade is stamped with period production and inspection markings.
The unsharpened blade is crafted from tempered high carbon steel and the elaborate hilt is of cast brass with a blackened cross design on the swept hilt guard. The grip is covered in tight black leather and is overlaid with spiralled brass wire. The wood-core scabbard is overlaid with black leather and has brass accents with brass hanging rings.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Universal Swords
- Culture
- French
- Era
- 19th Century
- Pommel
- Peened
- Overall Length
- 44 3/4''
- Blade Length
- 38 1/4''
- Blade
- 1060-1065 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 3 lb 11.3 oz
- Edge
- Unsharpened
- P.O.B.
- 7 1/4''
- Thickness
- 8.8 mm - 4.6 mm
- Width
- 33.7 mm
- Grip Length
- 4 3/4''
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- India
Reviews
What collectors are saying
Q&A
Questions from the community
Q Is the blade sharpened? Common Question
No. The blade is unsharpened from the factory.
Q What steel is used for the blade? Common Question
1060-1065 High Carbon Steel.
Q How does it handle and balance? Common Question
It has a long, straight heavy-cavalry blade with a point of balance at about 7 1/4 inches from the guard, favoring thrusts and strong cuts.
Q What are the dimensions and weight? Common Question
Overall length approx. 44 3/4 inches; blade length approx. 38 1/4 inches; width about 33.7 mm; thickness tapers from 8.8 mm to 4.6 mm; weight about 3 lb 11.3 oz.
Q What is the hilt and grip construction? Common Question
Cast brass swept hilt with blackened cross motif; grip is black leather over a core with spiral brass wire; pommel is peened.
Q Does it include a scabbard? Common Question
Yes. A wood-core scabbard overlaid in black leather with brass fittings and two hanging rings.
Q Is this suitable for reenactment or cutting? Common Question
Classed as battle ready with a tempered high carbon blade; it ships unsharpened. Check event rules and local laws before use; sharpening and heavy cutting are at the user's discretion.
Q What is the historical inspiration? Common Question
A French Royal heavy cavalry style from the 1814 Bourbon Restoration era, echoing Klingenthal-marked blades and royal hilt motifs.
Q Where is it manufactured? Common Question
Manufactured by Universal Swords in India.
Q How should I maintain it? Common Question
Keep the high carbon blade lightly oiled, avoid moisture; periodically condition the leather grip and scabbard; wipe brass fittings with a soft cloth.
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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Badly needs revision This is an older model. Lots of bling, but even more stuff flat wrong with this one. Post Napoleonic Wars the royal army kept 6 regiments of cuirassiers in service. The were all surnamed and the officers face plates were different for each regiment. The French did away with hatchet faced blades in 1815. Deciding to keep this look is forced. The faceplate here is the same as the musketeers sword. SO this is a musketeers sword. (Duh!)
Nice display piece. Not what it says it is.