Confederate Cavalry Saber

The Confederate Cavalry Saber stands as a tribute to the iconic weapon carried by Southern horsemen during the American Civil War. Distinguished by its graceful curve and brass guard, this saber was the favored blade of Confederate cavalrymen under the legendary commands of J.E.B. Stuart, Wade Hampton, and Nathan Bedford Forrest. Designed for lightning-fast strikes from horseback, it became a weapon of both beauty and fearsome efficiency on the battlefield.

A Blade from the Civil War

Of all Confederate swords and sabers, this design was the most widely used, modeled closely after the U.S. 1860 Light Cavalry Saber — itself inspired by earlier French patterns. True to the originals, this reproduction features the distinctive Confederate “unstopped” fuller and elegant brass guard that set these sabers apart. Weapons like this were carried into some of the most storied cavalry charges of the war, embodying the bravery and mobility that defined the Confederate horseman’s fighting style.

Product Details

This Windlass Steelcrafts Confederate Cavalry Saber is an authentic, hand-made reproduction featuring a flexible high carbon steel blade with ornate detailing. The grip is wrapped in brown leather and bound with brass wire for a secure hold, while the polished brass guard completes its historical silhouette. The matching steel scabbard includes brass furniture, ring mounts, and drag — all faithful to period examples, including those illustrated in Albaugh’s Confederate Edged Weapons (page 137). A must-have for collectors, historians, and re-enactors, this saber captures the heritage and craftsmanship of the 19th-century cavalryman. Comes factory sharp and ready for display or field interpretation.