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Record 1 2005-05-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cutting and Thrusting Weapons
  • Antique and Obsolete Weapons
CONT

Such swords [short sword slung from a shoulder-belt], known as hangers or sidearms, were commonly used as secondary weapons, in addition to the musket and bayonet, by 18th century infantry.

Key term(s)
  • side arm

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes blanches
  • Armes anciennes
DEF

Sabre d'infanterie et de l'artillerie à pied utilisé jusqu'au XIXe siècle, légèrement courbé avec un faux tranchant vers la pointe.

CONT

Ces sabres [sabre court suspendu à un baudrier], dits briquets, étaient habituellement portés comme armes secondaires par l'infanterie du XVIIIe siècle, en plus du fusil et de la baïonnette.

Spanish

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