Re: [Weapons] The Battle of San Pasqual

Posted By: René Chartrand
Date: Monday, 12 July 2004 1430 hrs. EDT

In Response To: [Weapons] The Battle of San Pasqual (Richard Spring)

It is impossible to say from a description but, as a general comment, the US M 1840 and the Mexican cavalry sabres of the same period were generally similar. This is because they were both inspired by the excellent French cavalry sabres brought out during the Napoleonic Wars. which continued in use for many years as a general model. Indeed the Mexicans imported some. Many other nations used this type of sbre also including Spain.

Messages In This Thread

• [Weapons] The Battle of San Pasqual -- Richard Spring -- Sunday, 5 January 2003 2225 hrs. EDT
  • Re: [Weapons] The Battle of San Pasqual -- René Chartrand -- Monday, 12 July 2004 1430 hrs. EDT