French Napoleonic Cavalry Sword With Scabbard Klingenthal Dated 1814

The French Napoleonic Cavalry Sword with Scabbard, Klingenthal, dated 1814, is an example of edged weaponry issued during the closing phase of the Napoleonic Wars. Manufactured at the Klingenthal arsenal, a well-known French sword-making facility, this saber features a curved, single-edged steel blade marked with the year 1814 and Klingenthal maker’s marks. The hilt is constructed of brass, typically with three-bar guard and leather-wrapped grip, conforming to patterns commonly used by French light and line cavalry regiments of the period. The original steel scabbard accompanies the sword, fitted with double suspension rings for mounting on a cavalry belt. Swords of this type saw widespread use across various cavalry units and reflect the standard military design and craftsmanship of early 19th-century France. This piece provides a representative example of French cavalry arms from the Napoleonic era and illustrates the equipment issued to mounted troops during this historical period.