dress swords
Formal military sidearms
Dress swords are ceremonial swords worn as part of formal military, naval, or diplomatic uniforms.
Unlike combat weapons, they serve primarily as symbols of rank and tradition—carried at parades, state functions, and official ceremonies: Officers wore dress swords at the ambassador's reception.
The blades are typically functional but lighter and more ornate than field weapons.
- hiltWeapon's graspable portion
- pommelSaddle's front knob
- sabersCurved cavalry blades
- bladeFlat cutting edge
- pointExact location or meaning
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