Tienda Medieval.- Swords, armas medievales, decoración medieval

The sword is a single-edged curved sword, intended to cut, and commonly used in cavalry and by officers in the 19th century and even 20th. However, the sable was not always exclusive heritage of the troops of horse.

The origin of the sword tends to be attributed with certain lightness to Eastern peoples, more specifically those of Islamic influence. Later came the European medieval swords of single-edged and curved blade in some cases that are somehow the ancestors of the sword. The Sabre was used by the pirates in their attempts to plunder ships transporting goods.

During the 19th century the Sabre was very used by light cavalry, some troops of infantry received the name of Sabre's approach, and not only the light cavalry used but also heavy in the Napoleonic wars. In the same century the sword also appears in the war of succession that was a significant conflict in the history of America, It took place between the years 1861 and 1865. This war pitted against the Northern States also called the Union against the newly formed Confederate States of America comprising eleven Southern States proclaiming independence.

The popularity of the sword as a weapon of combat came until well into 20th century. The Spanish troops used the sword in the Morocco Guerra, also the Red Army used the so-called Shashka until the middle of the 20th century, and even after World War II, becoming last stab of war regulatory, massive and military.

With the advent of the automatic weapons the importance of the sabre in combat has been declining until that at the end was in the cavalry as a simple decorative indispensable complement in the uniform of the armies.

The modern Saber is, along with the sword and the foil, one of the three weapons in fencing. It has a protector in the form of Bowl and a T-shaped in cross section. Today the sword is already used in fencing sport to maintaining its appearance, assaults of sable being fast and agile in this sport, which is why they require a good physical form.

The sword also appears in the belly dance which is performed by men carrying Sabres vertically, ready to fight, While they dance. This dance combines elements of traditional Middle East along with others in the North of Africa.

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