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Old 1st December 2022, 02:23 AM   #19
Radboud
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Unfortunately, I don't have any ivory hilted 1796 style sabres in my collection, but here are some examples I've previously come across on the web:

Probable Light Cavalry Officers frock (dress) sabre. Overall length 92cm blade length 78cm.
Name:  008 - 1796 Style Yeomanry Officers Sabre 01.jpg
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1796 Style sabre, this one is etched with cavalryman on the blade:
Name:  016 - 1796 Style Cavalry Officers Sabre 04.jpg
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Another like it with an 82.5cm blade:
Name:  078 - Georgian 1796 Style Officers Sabre 01.jpg
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Another probable Frock sword with 71cm blade:
Name:  043 - Georgian Flank Officers Sabre 01.jpg
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Another, overall length is 93cm, the palm frond engraving on the grip is interesting as it's also seen on Hussar Mamelukes. A possible connection?
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Name:  003 - Georgian Officers Sabre 04.jpg
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Another, possible Yeomanry sabre with 83cm blade:
Name:  031 - 1796 Style Infantry Officers Sabre 04.jpg
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Name:  031 - 1796 Style Infantry Officers Sabre 01.jpg
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As you can see, the type isn't that uncommon. Plus I've deliberately left out the ones with lions head pommels and embellished langets....
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