THE BOARDING SABER (CUTLASS)

History of the boarding saber (cutlass) of the French military navy from 1680, the date of the first regulated cutting-edge armament system for the
military. A very complete chronological panorama based exclusively on cross-checked archival sources, along with an extensive study of certified
objects that we obtained and he best of which are shown on 200 detailed photographs.
The texts and ancient iconography are reproduced as well as technical plates showing hallmarks and the process of production of sabers, forging and tempering.
All qualities that make this a reference work, for use in public as well as private collections.

COMPOSITION OF THE BOOK

Booklet of 112 pages in color in format 23 x 31 cm with 250 illustrations and photos.

- Foreword - the method
- Acknowledgments
- THE TEXTS
The boarding saber - Its nature and the context
The supply of weapons for the navy
The fi rst period - From the traditional to the regulated
The second period The Regulation era
Revolutionary period
The rise of a new generation Year 9
The year-10 and the 1811 versions
From Klingenthal to Chatellerault -
The 1833 system
Ection two . Fencing
An ultimate model - The 1872 onboard saber
Reform and re-conversion
- ILLUSTRATIONS
Figures 1 - 250 Appendices
How was the 1811 saber made at the
Klingenthal Manufactory
The hallmarks - Private/State Industry
The Klingenthal manufactory - 1730/1836
The Chatellerault factory - 1819 - 1968
Sources and bibliography

Author : Michel PETARD