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"Sabre: A Symbol of Power, Precision, and Legacy" From the battlefields of Waterloo to the elegant art of fencing

Background imageSabre Collection: Tadeusz Kosciuszko (1746-1817), engraved by Christiaan Josi (d. 1828), published 1794-98

Tadeusz Kosciuszko (1746-1817), engraved by Christiaan Josi (d. 1828), published 1794-98
XIR194181 Tadeusz Kosciuszko (1746-1817), engraved by Christiaan Josi (d.1828), published 1794-98 (etching) (b/w photo) by Grassi, Giuseppe or Josef (1755-1838) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale

Background imageSabre Collection: Spahi with his sword, c. 1854 (w / c on paper)

Spahi with his sword, c. 1854 (w / c on paper)
XIR180648 Spahi with his sword, c.1854 (w/c on paper) by Lalaisse, Francois-Hippolyte (1812-84); Musee de l Armee, Paris, France; (add.info.: member of Algerian cavalry in French service; ); French

Background imageSabre Collection: Jacques Cathelineau (1759-93) 1824 (oil on canvas)

Jacques Cathelineau (1759-93) 1824 (oil on canvas)
XIR236396 Jacques Cathelineau (1759-93) 1824 (oil on canvas) by Girodet de Roucy-Trioson, Anne Louis (1767-1824); 220x150 cm; Musee d Histoire et des Guerres de Vendee Cholet, France; French

Background imageSabre Collection: Charles Lennox Cumming, 1817 (oil on panel)

Charles Lennox Cumming, 1817 (oil on panel)
XYC168255 Charles Lennox Cumming, 1817 (oil on panel) by Geddes, Andrew (1783-1844); 64.1x53.3 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageSabre Collection: Portrait of Marquis Emmanuel de Grouchy (1766-1847) Marshal of France, c

Portrait of Marquis Emmanuel de Grouchy (1766-1847) Marshal of France, c
XIR167321 Portrait of Marquis Emmanuel de Grouchy (1766-1847) Marshal of France, c.1835 (oil on canvas) by Rouillard, Jean Sebastien (1789-1852); 218x142 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Background imageSabre Collection: Francois Athanese Charette de Contrie (1763-96) 1819 (oil on canvas)

Francois Athanese Charette de Contrie (1763-96) 1819 (oil on canvas)
XIR157725 Francois Athanese Charette de Contrie (1763-96) 1819 (oil on canvas) by Guerin, Paulin Jean Baptiste (1783-1855); 216x140 cm; Musee d Histoire, Cholet

Background imageSabre Collection: General Bonaparte (1769-1821) Receiving the Sword of an Austrian Officer in 1797

General Bonaparte (1769-1821) Receiving the Sword of an Austrian Officer in 1797
XIR154795 General Bonaparte (1769-1821) Receiving the Sword of an Austrian Officer in 1797, 1801 (oil on canvas) by Taunay, Nicolas Antoine (1755-1830); 161x257 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Background imageSabre Collection: The Proclamation of Wilhelm as Kaiser of the new German Reich, in the Hall of Mirrors

The Proclamation of Wilhelm as Kaiser of the new German Reich, in the Hall of Mirrors
XKH153620 The Proclamation of Wilhelm as Kaiser of the new German Reich, in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles on 18th January 1871, painted 1885 (oil on canvas) (see also 153620) by Werner

Background imageSabre Collection: Fencing school, Caspar Luyken, Anonymous, 1711

Fencing school, Caspar Luyken, Anonymous, 1711

Background imageSabre Collection: Portrait of Victor Emmanuel II (1820-78) King of Sardinia and Italy, 1866 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Victor Emmanuel II (1820-78) King of Sardinia and Italy, 1866 (oil on canvas)
XAL178788 Portrait of Victor Emmanuel II (1820-78) King of Sardinia and Italy, 1866 (oil on canvas) by Dugoni, Antonio (1827-74); Galleria d Arte Moderna, Florence

Background imageSabre Collection: Portrait of Jean Baptiste Kleber (1753-1800) 1804 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Jean Baptiste Kleber (1753-1800) 1804 (oil on canvas)
XIR104889 Portrait of Jean Baptiste Kleber (1753-1800) 1804 (oil on canvas) by Ansiaux, Antoine (1764-1840); 249x166 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageSabre Collection: ALFONSO XII OF SPAIN (1857-1885). King of Spain

ALFONSO XII OF SPAIN (1857-1885). King of Spain. Wearing the uniform of the 15th Schleswig-Holstein Uhlans. Wood engraving, English, 1883

Background imageSabre Collection: Wedding of Lieut Comm C Es Farrant and Miss Carver at Brompton Oratory 17 December 1925

Wedding of Lieut Comm C Es Farrant and Miss Carver at Brompton Oratory 17 December 1925

Background imageSabre Collection: Wedding of Lieutenant the Honourable Robert A W Southwell, Royal Navy, and Miss

Wedding of Lieutenant the Honourable Robert A W Southwell, Royal Navy, and Miss Violet Mary Weldon Walshe, at St Marys Roman Catholic Church, Cadogan Street. 19 January 1926

Background imageSabre Collection: Wedding of Commander N A Wodehouse Royal Navy, and Mrs Duglas Swire at St Martin

Wedding of Commander N A Wodehouse Royal Navy, and Mrs Duglas Swire at St Martins in the Fields 22 October 1923

Background imageSabre Collection: Napier Sabre installation on Vickers Warwick CIII, HG24

Napier Sabre installation on Vickers Warwick CIII, HG248

Background imageSabre Collection: Picture No. 10854482

Picture No. 10854482
Smilodon Fossil Skull / Sabre-tooth Cat - showing teeth. Pleistocene. Date:

Background imageSabre Collection: Picture No. 10853422

Picture No. 10853422
Sabre-tooth Cat - Pleistocene Date:

Background imageSabre Collection: RSR 2 / 6th Battalion, Biplanes at Tank, North-West Frontier 1917

RSR 2 / 6th Battalion, Biplanes at Tank, North-West Frontier 1917
Royal Sussex Regiment Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: RSR Uncat Acc 3284 Vol 1 2/6th Batt/115 1917 Postcard

Background imageSabre Collection: Canadair Sabre 23019

Canadair Sabre 23019
Canadair Sabre, 23019

Background imageSabre Collection: Canadair Sabre 19183

Canadair Sabre 19183
Canadair Sabre, 19183. Date: 1918

Background imageSabre Collection: North American YF-86K Sabre 52-3630

North American YF-86K Sabre 52-3630
North American YF-86K Sabre, 52-3630

Background imageSabre Collection: North American F-86D Sabre 50-518

North American F-86D Sabre 50-518
North American F-86D Sabre, 50-518

Background imageSabre Collection: F-86 Sabre, P-51 Mustang and F-100 Super Sabre

F-86 Sabre, P-51 Mustang and F-100 Super Sabre
Top from left: North American F-86 Sabre, North American P-51 Mustang and North American F-100 Super Sabre. Bottom: Spad

Background imageSabre Collection: North American F-100 Super Sabre

North American F-100 Super Sabre

Background imageSabre Collection: North American F-100A Super Sabre

North American F-100A Super Sabre

Background imageSabre Collection: North American F-100F Super Sabre 56-3815

North American F-100F Super Sabre 56-3815
North American F-100F Super Sabre, 56-3815, flies past Mount Fuji. April 1958. Date: 1958

Background imageSabre Collection: North American F-100C Super Sabre

North American F-100C Super Sabre

Background imageSabre Collection: North American F-100C Super Sabre of the Skyblazers

North American F-100C Super Sabre of the Skyblazers aerobatic team. Front row: Capts Gordon Eelis (right wing), Pat Kramer (leader), Carl Funk (left wing). Behind: Capt John Clayton (slot)

Background imageSabre Collection: The first North American YF-100 Super Sabre prototype

The first North American YF-100 Super Sabre prototype

Background imageSabre Collection: Canadair Sabre 2

Canadair Sabre 2

Background imageSabre Collection: Canadair Sabre 6 of the RCAFs Golden Hawks aerobatic team

Canadair Sabre 6 of the RCAFs Golden Hawks aerobatic team

Background imageSabre Collection: North American Sabre F4 XB982 of the RAF

North American Sabre F4 XB982 of the RAF
North American Sabre F4, XB982, of the RAF which was used as a testbed for the Bristol Siddeley Orpheus 801 turbojet

Background imageSabre Collection: Commonwealth Sabre A94-946 of the RaF

Commonwealth Sabre A94-946 of the RaF
Commonwealth Sabre, A94-946, of the RaF

Background imageSabre Collection: North American F-86F-5 Sabre

North American F-86F-5 Sabre

Background imageSabre Collection: Rocket firing North American F-86D Sabre

Rocket firing North American F-86D Sabre

Background imageSabre Collection: North American F-86A Sabre

North American F-86A Sabre

Background imageSabre Collection: Rocket firing North American F-86A Sabre

Rocket firing North American F-86A Sabre

Background imageSabre Collection: North American XP-86 Sabre first prototype

North American XP-86 Sabre first prototype

Background imageSabre Collection: Surgeon and his assistants, before the introduction of anaesthetics, prepared to

Surgeon and his assistants, before the introduction of anaesthetics, prepared to perform an amputation at the shoulder. Surgeon stands, left, next the assistant surgeon (behind patient)

Background imageSabre Collection: James Stephens

James Stephens (1825 - 1901) the Fenian Headcentre, arrested in Dublin, November 1865. He escaped a fortnight later. Engraving c1890

Background imageSabre Collection: Thomas Graham, Baron Lynedoch (1750 - 1843)

Thomas Graham, Baron Lynedoch (1750 - 1843) Scottish general who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. He served under Sir John Moore in Portugal in the Peninsular campaign. Victorious at Barossa 1811

Background imageSabre Collection: Wilhelm II 1859-1941 portrait by Ferdinand Keller

Wilhelm II 1859-1941 portrait by Ferdinand Keller
Wilhelm II 1859-1941, full-length portrait of Kaiser Wilhelm II by Ferdinand Keller, 1893. Ferdinand Keller 1842-1922, German artist

Background imageSabre Collection: Soldiers in full amour, 1712

Soldiers in full amour, 1712
Militaria, Spain, 16th century. Spanish armed soldiers. Watercolored print, Newport, 1712

Background imageSabre Collection: Moorish soldier on horseback. print and watercolor, 1712

Moorish soldier on horseback. print and watercolor, 1712
Militaria, Spain, 16th century. Moorish soldier on horseback. Watercolored print, Newport, 1712

Background imageSabre Collection: Archer of Sultan personal escort, 18th Century

Archer of Sultan personal escort, 18th Century
Militaria, Ottoman Empire, 18th century. One of the archers of the Sultans personal escort

Background imageSabre Collection: Portrait of Giovanni Cornia, by Edoardo Raimondi, 1863

Portrait of Giovanni Cornia, by Edoardo Raimondi, 1863
Edoardo Raimondi (1837-1919), Portrait of Giovanni Cornia, 1863

Background imageSabre Collection: Piedmont Cavalleggeri (light cavalry), later Nice Cavalry, 1821

Piedmont Cavalleggeri (light cavalry), later Nice Cavalry, 1821
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Piedmont Cavalleggeri (light cavalry), later Nice Cavalry, 1821



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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.