The Spadroon is a light sword with a straight blade of the cut and thrust type. The style became popular among military and naval officers in the 1790s, spreading from England to the United States and to France, where it was known as the épée anglaise (English sword). Hilts were often of the beaded or `five-ball` type with a stirrup guard. A s..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spadroon
Spa·droon' noun [ Confer F. & Spanish espadon , Italian spadone . See Espadon , Spade .] A sword, especially a broadsword, formerly used both to cut and thrust. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/S/152