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German cavalry sword and scabbard, Orange Free State Artillery, South Africa
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German cavalry sword and scabbard, Orange Free State Artillery, South Africa
5920739 German cavalry sword and scabbard, Orange Free State Artillery, South Africa, 1890 circa (metal) by German School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: German cavalry sword and scabbard, Orange Free State Artillery, South Africa, 1890 circa.
Made by Alex Coppel, Solingen, Germany, 1890 circa.
The only full-time soldiers of the Boer Republics were the artillery. This sword belonged to a member of the Artillery Corps of the Orange Free State. In January 1899 the unit was under the command of a German and it was equipped with Krupp field artillery and Maxim guns. Influenced as they were by German models it is not surprising that the unitAs swords were based on German cavalry types.); eNational Army Museum; German, out of copyright
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This print showcases a German cavalry sword and scabbard, belonging to the Orange Free State Artillery in South Africa around 1890. The artwork, created by the German School in the 19th century, is currently housed at the National Army Museum in London. The sword holds historical significance as it belonged to a member of the Artillery Corps of the Orange Free State. During this time, the only full-time soldiers of the Boer Republics were part of the artillery unit. In January 1899, under German command, this unit was equipped with Krupp field artillery and Maxim guns. Influenced by German models and tactics, it comes as no surprise that their swords were based on German cavalry types. This particular sword was crafted by Alex Coppel from Solingen, Germany around 1890. The image captures not just a piece of weaponry but also represents an era when military alliances and influences shaped warfare strategies across continents. It serves as a reminder of how history intertwines different cultures and nations through shared experiences on distant battlefields. Bridgeman Images has beautifully preserved this moment in time through their fine art photography collection for all history enthusiasts to appreciate and learn from.
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