dress sword

Parade ground accessory

A dress sword is a sword worn as part of formal military, naval, or ceremonial attire rather than for combat.

These ornamental weapons accompany dress uniforms at official functions, parades, and state occasions: Officers wore dress swords at the ambassador's reception.

The blades are typically functional but lighter and more decorative than battlefield weapons.

ceremonialRelating to formal rites
saberCurved military sword
rapierSlender dueling blade
scabbardProtective case for blades
hiltWeapon's graspable portion

officer · military · parade · honor guard · uniform · pommel · blade · ornate · gilded · regalia · sheath · epaulet · formal · white gloves · gold braid · cavalry · full regalia · dueling

Categories

bladed weaponsdagger, stiletto, sabre, dirk, broadsword
historical weaponsmusket, muskets, flintlock, flintlocks, pistols
swordssabres, longsword, rapier, saber, sabre
ceremonial bladessacrificial knife
ceremonial swords
formal attiretuxedo, evening gown, ball gown, bow tie, black tie

Opposites

function

dress swordsidearm

Personal weapon carried holstered

context of use

dress swordcombat gear

Weapons and protective attire

field equipment · trench knife · fighting knife · bayonet · survival knife

function/purpose

dress swordservice weapon

Issued firearm for officials

arming sword · broadsword · longsword · cavalry saber

Family

dress, sword, dresses, dressed, dressing, dresser, dressy, undress, undressed

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G