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Title Light cavalry trooper's sabre
Nationality British
Period c 1790
Sold

This sword is a rare variant of the 1796 pattern for the light cavalry, but with echoes of the 1788 pattern, ie no ears on the grip. Furthermore, the loop for the sword knot is placed on the side of the hilt rather than at the top of the guard where you would normally expect to find it.

There is some damage - about 3" long - in the form of a split to the top of the scabbard (see photo) and one of the split rings is now broken in half, but both halves are present on the sword. The wooden liners to the scabbard would appear to have rotted, but the blade has much of its original polish and neither the hilt nor the scabbard would appear to have been machine cleaned/polished. Slightly scruffy grip, but the bulk of the leatherwork is intact.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Edged Weapons : Swords : British : 18th Century]

testimonials

My order arrived this morning, thanks for the prompt delivery.

Two excellent original pieces, I must say.

Buckle is in minty condition retaining so much detail esp plummage on eagle's neck and chest, like to see those 'creases' on the legs also... a beautiful example of an early O&C buckle.

Belt is very interesting, rather thin, CROUPON stamped and also behind the tongue...maybe Allegmeine but no SS markings as you state. Beautiful piece none the less.

Thanks for a speedy transaction Chris, I am very happy with my purchase :)

B M, United Kingdom, 26.10.2018

I have received the belt clasp today. It is in better quality than I expected...

C M, UK, 16.10.2009

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