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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Frank_138, post: 9469923, member: 16300&quot;]T.P. is some „Train“ (Equipment/Supply) unit. The M1811 were replaced in the cavalry units with the M1852 Sabre. The M1811 sabre were handed down to secondary units like Supply/Train and or Artillery units. The M1811 sabres were kept in storage and service until WW1 when guards in depots and such received the M1811. (the real weapons were needed at the front line). </p><p><br /></p><p>The first M1811 sabres were produced as quick as possible and rushed to the cavalry units - no time for unit stamping apparently. </p><p><br /></p><p>You are right, the M1811 is a „beast“, it is really heavy and when held you know it is a deadly weapon. No comparison to later officer swords, which are more a uniform accessory than a weapon.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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