British Officer's Saber
Made in London, this officer’s saber features a long, single-edged blade used for slashing. Dragoons, elite troops who could fight on either horseback or foot, typically carried sabers. This saber’s pommel is shaped like a lion, an ancient symbol of Great Britain.
Object Details
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Saber (sword) and Scabbard
Made by Dru Drury
London, England
1778-1779
Leather, Silver, Hemp
Museum of the American Revolution (Benninghoff Collection)
2007.00.0022
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