A strongly curved Flank Officer's sword

[Belgian1]

Yes indeed, this type of sword is a very interesting subject and that begins, I think, to raise "attentions". But I would like to add that I also think that it is true sabers of combat, but perhaps for particular missions. For if they were mostly swords of "parade" or "seductions", I do not think they would have been worn with leather scabbards, intended for the battlefields, but with only metal scabbards.. (??). What do you think of my assumption?

For the reference of "experimental model in 1799 and ephemeral" I'm trying to find my notes I flushed out there somewhere there's 2 or 3 years .... I'll come back with.

Kind regards and a Merry Christmas to all members and their family.
Fabrice

[fernando]

Originally Posted by Belgian1

... I do not think they would have been worn with leather scabbards, intended for the battlefields, but with only metal scabbards.. (??). What do you think of my assumption?...

However you can have leather scabbards with luxurious trimmings, like in your post #1. It appears that leather scabbards for the field would be an indicator, but not a definite one.

Originally Posted by Belgian1

...Kind regards and a Merry Christmas to all members and their family...

Thank you ... and the same to you Fabrice .