Officers sword pattern 1796 for Light Cavalry?

Radboud · 6th March 2022, 12:15 AM

Another sword in this 'fashion style.'

I don't think that we can conclusively call these swords 1796 Pattern light cavalry sabres. There are too many variations (the 1796 LC is a pattern after all) and a lot of specific examples that can be attributed to a regimental pattern.

This sword is very light and has a short un-fullered blade. It could be a flank officer's or a light cavalry officer's dress sword or just having belonged to a militia officer. There are too many options to ever be sure.

Weight (sans scabbard) 530 grams
LOA: 865 mm
Blade length 745 mm

6th March 2022, 12:15 AM	#33
Radboud Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: New Zealand Posts: 285	Another sword in this 'fashion style.' I don't think that we can conclusively call these swords 1796 Pattern light cavalry sabres. There are too many variations (the 1796 LC is a pattern after all) and a lot of specific examples that can be attributed to a regimental pattern. This sword is very light and has a short un-fullered blade. It could be a flank officer's or a light cavalry officer's dress sword or just having belonged to a militia officer. There are too many options to ever be sure. Weight (sans scabbard) 530 grams LOA: 865 mm Blade length 745 mm Attached Images

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