A Military Dictionary and Gazetteer / Comprising ancient and modern military technical terms, historical accounts of all North American Indians, as well as ancient warlike tribes; also notices of battles from the earliest period to the present time, with a concise explanation of terms used in heraldry and the offices thereof. The work also gives valuable geographical information. Compiled from the best authorities of all nations. With an appendix containing the Articles of war, etc.

by Thomas Wilhelm

Sword, Order of the. A Swedish military order of knighthood, instituted by Gustavus Vasa.

Sword-arm. The right arm.

Sword-bayonet. Short arms, as carbines, are sometimes furnished with a bayonet made in the form of a sword. The back of the handle has a groove, which fits upon a stud upon the barrel, and the cross-piece has a hole which fits the barrel. The bayonet is prevented from slipping off by a spring-catch. The sword-bayonet is ordinarily carried as a side-arm, for which purpose it is well adapted, having a curved cutting edge as well as sharp point.

Sword-bearer. In monarchical countries, is the title given to the public officer who bears the sword of state.

Sword-bearers, Knights. A community similar to, though much less distinguished than, the Teutonic Knights.

Sword-belt. A belt made of leather, that hung over the right shoulder of an officer, by which his sword was suspended on the left side. This belt is no longer used, as the sword is now suspended from the waist-belt.

Sword-blade. The blade or cutting part of a sword.

Sword-cane. A cane containing a sword.

Sword-cutler. One who makes swords.

Sworded. Girded with a sword.