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British Naval Cutlass

British Naval Cutlass

 

This is an example of a British Naval Cutlass, measuring about 34 inches long and used mainly for hand-to-hand combat.  For source and more details, click here.

 

Image from: http://amhistory.si.edu/militaryhistory/collection/object.asp?id=199&printable=1

 

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