Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Need help identifying British style Afghan cavalry sabre

Will M · 26th June 2021, 03:10 AM

I would think the pattern is the later 1854 when officially the folding guard was abolished. The hilt does appear "locally" made with noticeable differences.
Why is there no photo of the cartouche as it would answer the question of state. A British blade that may have been rehilted.

26th June 2021, 03:10 AM	#4
Will M Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In the wee woods north of Napanee Ontario Posts: 390	I would think the pattern is the later 1854 when officially the folding guard was abolished. The hilt does appear "locally" made with noticeable differences. Why is there no photo of the cartouche as it would answer the question of state. A British blade that may have been rehilted.