The development of Napoleonic sabers is part of an approach to authenticity and as close as possible to historical models. This is why we offer carbon steel blades with brass guards. We also opted for sharp blades.
The Napoleonic sword remains one of the most iconic military weapons of early nineteenth-century Europe. Used during the First French Empire under Napoleon Bonaparte, these swords equipped light cavalry regiments, heavy cavalry units and imperial officers.
Among the most sought-after regulation models:
Model An IX Light Cavalry Sword
Recognized for its curved blade and balance optimized for mounted combat, the An IX sword is a central piece in Napoleonic military history.
Model An XI Cavalry Sword
A regulation evolution maintaining the distinctive imperial silhouette.
Imperial Officer Swords
Symbol of rank and command within the French Empire.
These Napoleonic swords played a key role during the Napoleonic Wars, including Austerlitz, Wagram and Jena.
Today, Napoleonic sword reproductions are sought after by:
military history collectors
historical reenactors
museum
heritage institutions
BALP France offers reproductions inspired by the historical proportions and distinctive lines of original First Empire regulation swords.