Officer's Cavalry Sabre

Product overview

The Sciabola Ufficiale Cavalleria is the official cavalry officer sabre of the Esercito, intended for serving army personnel and authorised civilians. It is a ceremonial military sabre designed for formal duty, parades and regulated wear.

Definition: the Sciabola Ufficiale Cavalleria is a regulated ceremonial sabre issued to members of the Esercito and to civilians holding the required prefectoral licence (art. 28 TULPS).

Main features

Crafted to the official pattern, this sabre combines traditional design with strict dimensional rules for correct wear and carry. Key details include:

• Guard with four branches, three of which are oblique and curved, for the characteristic cavalry profile.
• Grip without finger grooves for a clean, secure hold.
• Two decorative/structural bands positioned 7 cm and 20 cm from the scabbard opening.
• When sheathed and placed on the ground, the top of the grip sits approximately 15 cm below the waist.
• Designed to be worn on the left side with dragona (sword knot) and/or pendaglio (pendant), proportioned to the wearer’s height measured perpendicularly from the navel to the ground.
• Sales restricted: purchase requires advance verification of military service or a prefectoral licence; PayPal is not accepted for this item.

How to use / When it’s useful

Quick answer: the sabre is intended primarily for ceremonial and official duty use by Esercito officers and authorised civilian holders of the licence under art. 28 TULPS. Use it for formal events, honour guards and official displays where regulated dress is required.

In most cases, civilians may buy only after presenting the prefectoral licence and passing document verification; army personnel must submit a copy of military ID or service attestation and may request delivery to their barracks. This product also suits collectors and military surplus buyers who meet the legal requirements.

Care and notes

Follow standard care for ceremonial bladed items and observe legal restrictions on ownership and transport.

• Store dry and clean to avoid tarnish; wipe metal and fittings after display or handling.
• Handle as a regulated item: keep documentation ready for verification at purchase and shipment.
• Delivery options include shipment to the barracks address after document checks.
• Limited availability: stock is restricted and sale is subject to eligibility and verification.

FAQ

Q: Who can purchase the Sciabola Ufficiale Cavalleria?

A: Only Esercito members and civilians holding a prefectoral licence compliant with art. 28 TULPS can purchase this sabre, after document verification.

Q: What documents are required to buy?

A: Serving personnel must provide a copy of their military ID or service attestation. Civilians must present a copy of the prefectoral licence (art. 28 TULPS).

Q: How is the sabre shipped?

A: After verification of required documents, the sabre can be shipped to the buyer’s address or, if requested, to the barracks of service.

Q: What are the sabre’s distinctive physical features?

A: It features a four-branch guard (three oblique and curved), a smooth grip without finger grooves, and two bands at 7 cm and 20 cm from the scabbard opening.

Q: How does the length adapt to the wearer?

A: Length is regulated: when sheathed and placed on the ground, the grip top sits about 15 cm below the waist; worn at the left side it is proportioned to the wearer’s height measured from the navel to the ground.

Q: Which payment methods are accepted?

A: Payment methods vary; note that PayPal is excluded for this item. Final payment options are confirmed at checkout after eligibility is verified.

Tip: Choose the correct wear variant and confirm delivery options before purchasing; browse related ceremonial and military surplus items to complete your uniform or collection.