Originally copied from a French Cavalry issue sabre, it was regular issue for the US military from 1860, but as they were manufactured in the north, it became principally a union weapon. A very specialised weapon, slightly shorter than a regular sabre. This shortness rendered it useful for close-in combat and made it easier to stab with as well as swipe. Although it was produced in union territory, the government supplemented their supply by purchasing identical swords from the original European manufacturers. This was not a particularly useful sword when on foot, but when mounted, the advantages of height backed by the charging power of the horse, made the curved blade doubly effective. The slightly reduced length of the blade also allowed for a quick draw, when switching from revolver to sabre.
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