Original French Heavy Cavalry Cuirassier Sword dated 1855 - Franco-Prussian War Antique Colts Lee won the V

Lee won the V

where it remained until the spring of 1941

Who could ever believe that these have survived from WWII

to Poteaux

bearing Wilkinson Sword Company maker's and V

Original French Heavy Cavalry Cuirassier Sword dated 1855 - Franco-Prussian War Antique Colts Lee won the VOriginal Item: Only One Available. Cuirassiers were cavalry equipped with armor and firearms, and were also commonly called heavy cavalry. They were quite common from the 15th century, up until the late 19th century, and were heavily armored, and had swords to match. This Model Heavy Cavalry Sword with its massive 39 inch long double fullered straight blade was first issued around 1800 during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte. The early models had a