Original French Franco-Prussian War / U.S. Civil War Model 1822 Light Cavalry Saber with Incredible Shrapnel Damage to Blade and Scabbard - Markings Scrubbed U.S. Militaria which represents manufacture by Rudolf

which represents manufacture by Rudolf Souval of Wien

ranges in excess of 300 yards

or "Imperial-Royal"

Invented in the 16th century by the Dutch

There is just some light staining in areas

Original French Franco-Prussian War / U.S. Civil War Model 1822 Light Cavalry Saber with Incredible Shrapnel Damage to Blade and Scabbard - Markings Scrubbed U.S. Militaria which represents manufacture by RudolfOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is an excellent example of a late 19th Century French Model 1822 Light Cavalry Saber, with what is one of the most incredible bits of shrapnel damage we have ever seen. There is a heavy gouge in the scabbard, which corresponds to damage on the blade, with a nice chunk taken off of the suspension ring mount. This is the sword that the U. S. based their Model 1840 Cavalry saber on, which was later updated in 1860 to