HISTORY
A Hussar was a member of any one of several types of light cavalry used during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Historically, the term derives from the cavalry of late medieval Hungary, under Matthias Corvinus. The title and distinctive dress of these horsemen were subsequently widely adopted by light cavalry regiments in European and European colonial armies in the late 17th and 18th centuries. A number of armored or ceremonial mounted units in modern armies retain the designation of hussars.
This is a Bavarian model 1813 Hussar saber. These sabers were used by Bavaria from the years of 1813 to 1918. Originally for the Hussars, then passed to the Artillery, Supply, and Munitions Columns.
The grip is leather over wood, and the fittings and blade are all iron or steel. "D" style guard. The blade has a nice curve. It has not been sharpened. in very nice condition. No nicks to the edge. The manufacturer's logo is stamped on one side. Made by the W. R. Kingshbaum company.
One side of the cross guard has been stamped with the unit to which the sword was issued: 21st Regiment Infantry, 3rd Brigade.
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