Sabre Collection (#21)

The sabre of Grand Prince Vladimir II Monomakh of Kiev, 1840s. Artist: Solntsev, Fyodor Grigoryevich (1801-1892)
The sabre of Grand Prince Vladimir II Monomakh of Kiev, 1840s. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Dave Saville & David Hall (Sabre) 1988 Sidecar TT
Dave Saville & David Hall (Sabre) leave Ramsey: 1988 Sidecar TT

Dave Saville & Nick Roche (Sabre) 1993 Sidecar TT
Dave Saville & Nick Roche (Sabre) at Governors Bridge: 1993 Sidecar TT

Japanese art
The Revenge of the Soga Brothers. 17th c. Detail of the screen with figures of samurais. Japanese art. Tokugawa shogunate period. Painting. ITALY. VENETO. Venice. Museum of Oriental Art

USA, Nevada. People in period dress CIvil War saber in Virginia CIty, Nevada
USA, Nevada. People in period dress Civil War saber in Virginia City, Nevada

US, American Civil War cavalry captain holding sword, side view

Wedding of Crown Prince of Sweden and Lady Louise Mountbatten at St James Princess Andrew of Greece, Dowager Marchioness of Millford #haven and Princess Margaret

A late-series Hawker Typhoon IB powered by a Napier Sabre IIB and a de Havilland four-blade propeller

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New uniforms for US troops at the outset of the Spanish American War, 1898. Printed color lithograph 19th century

Civil War cavalry sword
Confederate cavalry sabre, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

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Skirmish between Russian and Swedish cavalry at the Battle of Poltava during the Great Northern War, 1709. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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War-dance of the Sultan of Zanzibars irregular troops, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Buick Le Sabre America

Ducted spinner aircraft propeller, powered by a Sabre engine

Hawker Tempest V powered by a Sabre IIB engine Date: 1943

Nude by Suzanne Meunier
A nude model, armed with only a sabre and a whisp of cloth, poses for the artist

Soldiers of the Pope before Battle of Faenza, 1797, by Felice Giani (1758-1823), satirical illustration
Italy, 19th century, Napoleonic Wars. The soldiers of the Pope before the Battle of Faenza (Avant garde du pape ou l incroiable a Rome), 1797. Satirical illustration by Felice Giani (1758-1823)

England, London. A Guardsman in the Household Cavalry holding a Ceremonial Sword

England, London. A Guardsman in the Household Cavalry holding a Ceremonial Sword

Skyrocket In Flight With F-86 Chase Plane
This mid-1950s photograph shows the Douglas D-558-2 and the North American F-86 Sabre chase aircraft in flight. Both aircraft display early examples of swept wing airfoils

A Young Girl Carrying Her Fathers Sabre, c. 1800. Private Collection

Arab Rider. Artist: Delacroix, Eugene (1798-1863)
Arab Rider. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

The Moroccans, 1872-1873. Artist: Fortuny, Maria (1838-1874)
The Moroccans, 1872-1873. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Boy with a Sabre, c1640. Artist: Hendrik Gerritsz Pot
Boy with a Sabre, c1640. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXII. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1928]

Rembrandt with the Sabre, 1634. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Rembrandt with the Sabre, 1634. From The Print-Collectors Handbook, by Alfred Whitman. [George Bell & Sons, London, 1901]

Russian Strelitzi and Turkish Guards of the 17th Century - Officer, Privates, c19th century

A Boy with a Sabre, c17th century. From The Connoisseur Volume 95, edited by Edward Wenham. [International Studio, London, 1934-35]

Cavalry charge by US regulars, Spanish-American War, 1898. A print from Our Country in War and Relations with All Nations, by Murat Halstead, The United Subscription Book Publishers of America, 1898

Battle of Buena Vista, Mexico, 1847 (c1880). The Battle of Buena Vista was an engagement in the Mexican-American War. The American army under Major-General Zachary Taylor was able to repulse a much

General Sheridan at Cedar Creek, Virginia, American Civil War, 1864 (c1880). The Battle of Cedar Creek was one of the last and most decisive engagements of the Valley Campaigns of 1864

Captain Northrop leading the attack at Knoxville, Tennessee, American Civil War, 1863 (c1880). The Knoxville Campaign was fought in the autumn of 1863

British 3rd Light Dragoons in action in India

General Kearnys Charge, The Battle of Chantilly, Virginia, 1st September 1862, (1862-1867)
General Kearnys Charge, the Battle of Chantilly, Virginia, 1st September 1862, (1862-1867). A dashing cavalry officer who served in the French Army as well as that of the US

Charge of General Grant, Battle of Shiloh, Tennessee, April 1862, (1862-1867). Artist: W Ridgway
Charge of General Grant, Battle of Shiloh, Tennessee, April 1862, (1862-1867). Shiloh was a major battle in the Western Theatre of the American Civil War

A Good Sabre, 1914, (1926). Artist: Lucien Jonas
A Good Sabre, 1914, (1926). A French officer overcomes a group of German infantrymen with the aid of his sword

The Cape Mounted Rifles, c1890. Artist: H Bunnett
The Cape Mounted Rifles, c1890. A coloured lithographic plate from Her Majestys Army, Indian and Colonial Forces by Walter Richards, JS Virtue & Company, (London, c1890)

The 6th Regiment of Cavalry (Hussars, Canada), c1890. Artist: H Bunnett
The 6th Regiment of Cavalry (Hussars, Canada), c1890. A coloured lithographic plate from Her Majestys Army, Indian and Colonial Forces by Walter Richards, JS Virtue & Company, (London, c1890)

Major-General JM Babington, commanding 1st Cavalry Brigade in South Africa, 1902. Artist: C Knight
Major-General JM Babington, commanding 1st Cavalry Brigade in South Africa, 1902. Portrait of Babington (1854-1936) from Celebrities of the Army, published by George Newnes, (London, 1902)

Portrait of King Alfonso XIII in a Hussars Uniform, 1907. Artist: Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida
Portrait of King Alfonso XIII in a Hussars Uniform, 1907. The posthumous son of Alfonso XII, Alfonso XIII (1886-1941) was proclaimed king at his birth, although his mother, Queen Maria Christina

Serious fighting by the Liberal Movement in Russia, St Petersburg, 1904
Troops attacking members of the Liberal Movement in Russia, St Petersburg, 1904. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 25th December 1904

Cossacks fighting Manchus, Russo-Japanes War, 1904. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 3rd April 1904

Felicite and Theophile de Fernig, French heroines, 1792, (1894). Artist: Frederic Lix
Felicite and Theophile de Fernig, French heroines, 1792, (1894). The daughters of General Louis Joseph de Fernig, Felicite and Theophile were enrolled in the National Guard in 1792

Amazonian warriors, 1891. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 28th February 1891

Assassination of a French collaborator, Morocco, 1891. Artist: Henri Meyer
Assassination of a French collaborator, Morocco, 1891. A print from a supplement to the Le Petit Journal, 24th October 1891

The Sabre Dance, 1872. Artist: Alfred-Henri Darjou
The Sabre Dance, 1872. A print from Cairo and High-Egypt

Imperial Gendarmerie of Paris, 1813 (1887). Artist: A Lemercier
Imperial Gendarmerie of Paris, 1813 (1887). In France, the Gendarmerie Nationale is the national military police force. A print from Francois Cudets Histoire des Corps de Troupes de la Ville de

Russian General Mikhail Skobelev on horseback, (1883). Artist: Nikolai Dmitrievich Dmitriev-Orenburgsky
Russian General Mikhail Skobelev on horseback, (1883). Mikhail Dmitrievich Skobelev (1843-1882) was a Russian soldier who distinguished himself in the conquest of Central Asia

The Battle of Tchernaya, 1855. An episode during the Crimean War (Russo/Turkish War) 1853-1856 in which the Allies, France, Britain and Turkey, repulsed the Russians at Traktir Bridge, 16 August 1855

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"Sabre: A Symbol of Power, Precision, and Legacy" From the battlefields of Waterloo to the elegant art of fencing, the sabre has left an indelible mark throughout history. Scotland for Ever. The charge of the Scots Greys at Waterloo on 18 June 1815 stands as a testament to their bravery and skill wielding this iconic weapon. In the realm of fencing, it is all about finesse and agility. Fencers adopt various positions, each one showcasing their mastery over the sabre. With swift movements reminiscent of Napoleonic Wars' cuirassiers in the French Army's heavy cavalry, they engage in exhilarating duels that captivate spectators. But it doesn't stop there; aviation enthusiasts will recognize names like Napier Sabre VII installation on Hawker Fury LA610 or Napier Heston Racer G-AFOK with Sabre I. These powerful engines propelled aircraft through skies with unmatched speed and reliability. The connection between clan Fraser and the sabre runs deep. Just as these Scottish warriors defended their honor fiercely, so does this weapon represent strength and loyalty within their lineage. Let us not forget Smilodon fatalis - the mighty saber-toothed cat whose fearsome fangs inspired awe in prehistoric times. Its name echoes that of its modern counterpart - a blade known for its sharpness and lethal precision. As we delve into history further, we encounter studies for figures like Sergeant Ewart from Scots Greys who immortalized his heroism on canvas using his trusted sabre as a symbol of courage against adversity. Even motorcycles have felt its influence; Dave Saville & Dave Hall (Sabre) raced fearlessly during Sidecar TT in 1988 while riding atop machines powered by sheer determination matched only by their roaring engines. And finally, let us remember Hawker Tempest V powered by a Saber IIB NV768 - an embodiment of engineering marvel and a testament to the enduring legacy of the sabre.