917601 Posted October 13, 2021 Share #1 Posted October 13, 2021 The local museum needs an ID on this sword. No scabbard. I did a quick internet search and found a little bit on the 1872 Cav Sabre. Can anyone add information to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
917601 Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share #2 Posted October 13, 2021 Sorry, Cavalry Sabre, Calvary is where Jesus was crucified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted October 13, 2021 Share #3 Posted October 13, 2021 This is the officer’s version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
917601 Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share #4 Posted October 13, 2021 18 hours ago, KurtA said: This is the officer’s version Thank you. I am not a Sabre man, can you explain the difference between an enlisted and officer’s grade? ….and any historic thoughts, background, etc….I suspect you know much about swords. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted October 13, 2021 Share #5 Posted October 13, 2021 I'm guessing KurtA will chime in but officers' grade usually, I believe, entails more embellishment on the guard and blade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reschenk Posted October 13, 2021 Share #6 Posted October 13, 2021 The M1872 was only produced as an officer's model. Although the pictured sword is commonly referred to as a "M1872 Cavalry Officer's Saber", it is actually a "M1872/80 (or just M1880) Field and Cavalry Saber". The M1872 Cavalry saber was quite similar but was heavier with a slightly wider blade and a stopped fuller and was only carried by cavalry officers. In 1880 it was decided to provide a similar lighter sword for use by all mounted officers and, since the difference was so slight, it was decided to have cavalry officers to carry the lighter sword as well. This is a rather late example, probably from the1890s or early 1900s. These swords were also widely used by fraternal societies. The M1872 is the top sword. the M1872/80 below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spathologist Posted October 17, 2021 Share #7 Posted October 17, 2021 Frank De Caro was a fairly prolific retailer of the M1880 and later of the M1902. It doesn't look like your blade is etched; this would indicate a fraternal or other non-military use. Here's an etched example: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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