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11th January 2021, 04:25 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Room 101, Glos. UK
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Just missed this one at an auction here in the UK a few minutes ago. Went for more than I was willing to pay. Ah, well...maybe next time. Thought it'd fit in here for the record. (I ignore the silly red tassle)
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11th January 2021, 05:36 PM
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Arms Historian
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Route 66
Posts: 10,585
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Thats the basic M1796 saber blade, but seems to be with an officers hilt. These blades were always in tremendous demand, and even after replaced by the M1821/29 blades, were still in use in India and many other countries including North America. In recent years it has been discovered that these sabers may have even been present in the 'Charge of the Light Brigade' in Oct. 1854. |
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