Model 1826 Bavarian Cavalry Officer’s Sword With Knot

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The Model 1826 Bavarian Cavalry Officer’s Sword with Knot is a historical edged weapon associated with Bavarian cavalry forces in the 19th century. This sword features a slightly curved, single-edged steel blade, typically measuring approximately 33 to 36 inches in length. The hilt consists of a brass guard, usually designed in the form of a three-bar guard, a brass pommel, and a grip that is often covered with leather and wrapped with twisted brass wire for secure handling. The accompanying sword knot is constructed of woven fabric and served both as a decorative element and as a practical means for securing the sword to the wrist during mounted combat. Swords of this model were carried by commissioned officers and reflect Bavarian military design characteristic of the period leading up to and during the mid-19th century. The Model 1826 holds significance as part of Bavaria’s historical military equipment during a time of evolving cavalry tactics in Europe.

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