1796 light cavalry saber

jezcott · 12th October 2018, 11:44 AM

After 1788 swords made by contractors for the government Board of Ordnance were inspected and tested (proof) to ensure quality standards were adequate. On passing this inspection a mark was applied, which was a crown over a number. So your sabre is a military issue sabre. Under the crown would be a number, though on your example it looks a bit mangled through wear/polishing I guess.

fernando · 12th October 2018, 12:34 PM

Given that these sabres were arming British troops sent to join Portuguese forces during the Peninsular War, it might be that this example ended up in Portugal in that period.
Eventually this Cavalry model was also produced in Portugal at a later stage.

bvieira · 15th October 2018, 07:06 PM

Hello,

Once again tks all for the information!

Best Regards,

BV

12th October 2018, 11:44 AM	#1
jezcott Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 14	After 1788 swords made by contractors for the government Board of Ordnance were inspected and tested (proof) to ensure quality standards were adequate. On passing this inspection a mark was applied, which was a crown over a number. So your sabre is a military issue sabre. Under the crown would be a number, though on your example it looks a bit mangled through wear/polishing I guess. Attached Images Last edited by fernando; 12th October 2018 at 12:21 PM. Reason: Watch forum rules; no links to "for sale" websites.

12th October 2018, 12:34 PM	#2
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Given that these sabres were arming British troops sent to join Portuguese forces during the Peninsular War, it might be that this example ended up in Portugal in that period. Eventually this Cavalry model was also produced in Portugal at a later stage.

15th October 2018, 07:06 PM	#3
bvieira Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 108	Hello, Once again tks all for the information! Best Regards, BV