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celtan · 17th November 2008, 01:28 AM

Hi Jean,

Since mine is 88.26 cm _after_ having the tip rounded, it means that originally it was the longer 92.25 version, and the blade was never adjusted to the shorter post-1884 regs. It also suggests that the scythe shape was most probably done while the original longer blades prevailed, before 1884'.

Had it been a modified post-1884 blade, after rounding the tip, it would have been about 82 cm long. (minus ~4 cms.).

Thank you for your contributions, I just read your other comments on the AN XI sabre de cavalerie legere. They always make for interesting reading!

Best regards

Manuel

[QUOTE=Jean B.]Originaly, the regulation length for a French Mle 1822 light cavalry sword is 92.5 cm which is about 36.4 inches.

After 1884, all remaining swords issued to troops were supposed to be shortened to 87.5 cm hence Fernando's measure.

Best,
Jean

17th November 2008, 01:28 AM	#27
celtan Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PR, USA Posts: 679	Hi Jean, Since mine is 88.26 cm _after_ having the tip rounded, it means that originally it was the longer 92.25 version, and the blade was never adjusted to the shorter post-1884 regs. It also suggests that the scythe shape was most probably done while the original longer blades prevailed, before 1884'. Had it been a modified post-1884 blade, after rounding the tip, it would have been about 82 cm long. (minus ~4 cms.). Thank you for your contributions, I just read your other comments on the AN XI sabre de cavalerie legere. They always make for interesting reading! Best regards Manuel [QUOTE=Jean B.]Originaly, the regulation length for a French Mle 1822 light cavalry sword is 92.5 cm which is about 36.4 inches. After 1884, all remaining swords issued to troops were supposed to be shortened to 87.5 cm hence Fernando's measure. Best, Jean Last edited by celtan; 17th November 2008 at 05:28 PM.