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Ian Knight · 11th April 2010, 04:50 PM

Hello Gene,
You are very welcome.
The Prussian Model 1811 'Blucher' sabre was very similar to a British P1796 light cavalry sabre. The obvious differences are that the Prussian M1811 has a knucklebow/crossguard of heavier contruction and the scabbard has a more pronounced shoe/drag than the P1796.
The basic design of the M1811 with its stirrup shaped knucklebow was used for many years by Germany right up to WW2.
The British P1796 was, on the other hand, superceded by the P1821 light cavalry sabre.
I have attached a photo of one of my British P1796 sabres for a comparison with your very nice Prussian Artilleryman's sword.
The other two photos are of a Prussian M1811 note the hilt and scabbard drag.
Ian

11th April 2010, 04:50 PM	#4
Ian Knight Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: East Sussex, England. Posts: 103	Hello Gene, You are very welcome. The Prussian Model 1811 'Blucher' sabre was very similar to a British P1796 light cavalry sabre. The obvious differences are that the Prussian M1811 has a knucklebow/crossguard of heavier contruction and the scabbard has a more pronounced shoe/drag than the P1796. The basic design of the M1811 with its stirrup shaped knucklebow was used for many years by Germany right up to WW2. The British P1796 was, on the other hand, superceded by the P1821 light cavalry sabre. I have attached a photo of one of my British P1796 sabres for a comparison with your very nice Prussian Artilleryman's sword. The other two photos are of a Prussian M1811 note the hilt and scabbard drag. Ian Attached Images Last edited by Ian Knight; 11th April 2010 at 05:06 PM.