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Title 1788 pattern Light Cavalry officer's sabre
Nationality British
Period c 1790
Sold

This splendid sabre, with much of its original lead polish finish to the blade and most of its original campaign blacking to the scabbard, was formally introduced in 1788, but in all probability had actually seen service from the early 1770s. This particular hilt is a direct copy of the 1768 pattern Austrian trooper's type.

The blacking was put on for the 1793/4 campaign in Flanders and this particular scabbard evinces signs of being worn on a buff cross belt, shown inasmuch as the blacking only starts about 8 inches below the scabbard throat. It has the original leather panel and wooden slides. However, the grip was badly wormed and has been replaced with a modern leather binding, all of which has been done in the traditional manner. The reverse langet has also been replaced and my restorer forgot to rivet the hilt through the ears! However, I think all will agree that he has done a splendid job.

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


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

testimonials

Hi Chris, just to let you know it arrived safely and I am very happy with it, also the condition. I have been looking for a while for that particular style and maker.. Thanks again for everything and I shall now be keeping an eye on your web page.

C A, UK, 28.09.2010

Hanger arrived safe and sound 11.30ish today. Very pleased, it's as expected. Your excellent pics make all the difference in terms of confident buying over the net. As a matter of interest, the frog, which as you said is very a/f, is, as you thought, 'spot on'. On closer inspection it is a mk.1 Naval Frog, designated 'for cutlasses'. Date seems around 1860ish give or take.

By the way, I think your site is very user friendly. Seems to work much better than many and up to date, a rarity!!!

C W, UK, 20.04.2006

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