Saber de cavalerie légère modèle An IX
The Sabre modèle An IX, (Sabre, model of the ninth year) was a standard light cavalry sabre in usage in the French Army during the Napoleonic Wars.
Also recorded as Sabre de cavalerie legere modele An IX
Saber de cavalerie légère modèle An IX

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- Sabre modèle An IX
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- French saber.
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- France.
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The Sabre modèle An IX, (Sabre, model of the ninth year) was a standard light cavalry sabre in usage in the French Army during the Napoleonic Wars.
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• Name — Sabre modèle An IX • Origin — France • Type — Light cavalry sabre • Is Bladed — yes • Is Uk — yes • Wars — Napoleonic Wars • Designer — Liorard • Design Date — An VIII (1799 - 1800) • Manufacturer — Klingenthal • Blade Type — curved, 87.9 cm long, flat back
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The modèle An IX was the first attempt at standardising cavalry sabres after the French Revolution, during which a disorganised plethora of bladed weapons was produced

Hussard officer Sabre. On display at Neuchâtel musée d'Art et d'Histoire.
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Light cavalry sabre of the Revolution-Empire. On display at Neuchâtel Musée d'art et d'histoire.
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