United Kingdom. A 1796 Light Cavalry Sabre Province of China 46 mm (w) x 65

46 mm (w) x 65

5 mm (w) x 58

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obverse illustrating crossed rifles imposed on a circular target

The blade's obverse ricasso is maker marked "A

United Kingdom. A 1796 Light Cavalry Sabre Province of China 46 mm (w) x 65Found in the 1980's in Niagara Falls, Ontario, this is an untouched "barn find" featuring a weathered appearance. The grip is grooved wood wrapped in black leather and retaining its wire braiding and supported by the correct iron single bar stirrup guard. The blade is solid, displaying blueing and gilt features until the blade's midway point where it becomes worn with 3 blade knocks, measures 84 cm in length. The sword is still carried in the original