Saint-Cyr cadet sword
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The Saint-Cyr cadet sword is a ceremonial military sword traditionally carried by officer cadets of France’s prestigious École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr, symbolizing their status, honor, and commitment to service.
Statements (40)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
French military tradition
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ceremonial military sword ⓘ symbol of military honor ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
French Army officer training
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École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| bladeType | straight sword blade ⓘ |
| carriedAs | sidearm on dress uniform ⓘ |
| ceremonialGesture | used for salutes during parades ⓘ |
| ceremonialRole | visual emblem of discipline and duty ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | France ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance | iconic symbol of French officer education ⓘ |
| designPurpose | to emphasize prestige rather than battlefield utility ⓘ |
| edgeType | primarily unsharpened for ceremony ⓘ |
| eligibilityToCarry |
commissioned officers who are Saint-Cyr graduates
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enrolled Saint-Cyr officer cadets ⓘ |
| function | ceremonial rather than combat ⓘ |
| gripMaterial | often metal and/or synthetic with decorative finish ⓘ |
| guardType | protective hilt with decorative guard ⓘ |
| heritageStatus | longstanding tradition within French officer training ⓘ |
| linkedInstitution | École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr at Coëtquidan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| militaryBranch | French Army NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | French military dress uniform tradition ⓘ |
| represents |
continuity of Saint-Cyr traditions
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entry into the French officer corps ⓘ |
| scabbardType | metal scabbard for dress wear ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
belonging to the Saint-Cyrien corps
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commitment to military service ⓘ honor ⓘ status as officer cadet ⓘ |
| traditionallyPresentedTo | Saint-Cyr officer cadets NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| trainingContext | French officer formation at Saint-Cyr ⓘ |
| typicalUse |
graduation events
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military ceremonies ⓘ official commemorations ⓘ parades ⓘ |
| usedBy |
French Army officer cadets
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officer cadets of École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr ⓘ |
| visualIdentity | distinctive element of Saint-Cyr cadet appearance ⓘ |
| wearerRank | officer cadet ⓘ |
| wornWith | full dress uniform of Saint-Cyr cadets ⓘ |
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