Region of origin: France
Manufacturer: Chatellerault
Metal: Steel
Total sword length: 106 cm
Blade length: 87 cm
The sword's blade is long, straight, and single-edged. The guard is massive, metal, rounded, and designed to effectively protect the warrior’s hand in battle. The grip is leather-wrapped with wire bindings.
This sword is a rare and authentic 19th-century French light cavalry palash, manufactured at the renowned Chatellerault arms factory. The M1882 model was one of the last classic cavalry weapons, developed during a time when European military industries were rapidly modernizing, and cold weapons were increasingly giving way to firearms. This palash was intended for light cavalry, whose primary roles included reconnaissance, patrolling, and swift attacks against enemy lines.
This is not just a weapon but a historical artifact that reflects the cavalry traditions of late 19th-century Europe and the precise craftsmanship of French masters.
