french napoleonic infantry sword

french napoleonic infantry swordThe French military based this sword on the famous and effective Roman Gladius. Originally issued in 1816, the solid bronze grip featured a pattern resembling fish scales. When updated and reissued as the Model 1831, the grip was redesigned with a ribbed pattern. Whilst it could be employed as a combat weapon in an emergency, it was primarily utilised as a machete to clear fields for guns. Due to its usefulness as a versatile tool, it was nicknamed

The LARP shield is based on the original oval-shaped shields of the Roman legionaries

It is supplied with a beautiful brown leather scabbard crafted from high-quality vegetable-tanned leather with hand-finished authentic details

These swords are well-suited to training

Epic Armory chestplates are always equipped with a metal ring for hanging pauldrons

The armour also features a leather edge so it may easily be attached to a belt

It features a fibre glass core that is protected by a kevlar layer

The dagger features a downward quillion

These historical turn shoes are well-suited to late medieval and Renaissance living history

The inside is provided with a varnish so that cold drinks may be enjoyed from it

the vambraces are particularly suited to Middle Ages ensembles

weighing approximately 700 grams

Horn was associated with special occasions and festivities