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Originally Posted by Kmaddock
Hi
You said in your post
the beginning of standardisation of sword patterns, started in 1796, but still a bit flexible.
I believe the 1788 light cavilary troopers sabre was start of standardization for the British army
I picked up A 1788 LC a few weeks ago and I will put up pictures on forum to show example of what this sword looks like
Nice item you have aquired though
Well done
Ken
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Yes I believe you are right re 1788 swords . I think 1796 is often quoted as that year a number of pieces of military equipment were introduced and it is seen as the first year of large scale 'patterning' of British military equipment. Here is my 1788 ... not a great pic , but it is so high up I would need a ladder to get to it !