* 1796 Pattern Troopers Light Cavalry Sabre and Scabbard *
A complete and original light Cavalry sword that’s clearly seen active duty. 32.5″ blade.
The Pattern 1796 light cavalry sabre is a sword that was used primarily by British light dragoons and hussars, and King’s German Legion light cavalry during the Napoleonic Wars. It was adopted by the Prussians (as the 1811 pattern or “Blücher sabre”) and used by Portuguese and Spanish cavalry. The 1796 sabre had a pronounced curve, making the kind of slashing attacks used in cavalry actions decidedly easier. Even cavalrymen trained to use the thrust, as the French were, in the confusion of a melee often reverted to instinctive hacking, which the 1796 accommodated. Its blade, unlike other European sabres of the period, widened near the point. This affected balance, but made slashes far more brutal; its action in the cut has been compared to a modern bacon slicer. The sabre was lighter and easier to use than its heavy cavalry counterpart, the pattern 1796 Heavy Cavalry Sword, which had a less ‘scientific’ design. The sabre was intended to be usable by all cavalrymen, not solely the largest and strongest.
*Condition*
The Sabre is in good condition commensurate with its age. There is considerable rusting and pitting on the blade, the grip is cracked in a couple of places and the iron band above the crosspiece is loose. The scabbard is in good condition and fits nicely Please see photographs as part f the condition report.
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