An M 1796 saber for light cavalry officers
An M 1796 saber for light cavalry officers
Strongly curved wedge-shaped blade with a double-edged point in the spine line. The blade (slightly pitted, with forging cracks) is etched on both sides over nearly its entire surface with scrollwork, trophies, the crowned royal cipher “GR” (George III), the royal coat of arms, a “Warranted” banderole, etc. Iron pommel (grained) with a fist strap slot. Handle made of fish-scale leather (worn, small missing areas near the pommel), with silver-plated copper wire wrapping. Iron scabbard (slightly pitted, small dents, mouthplate screw missing) with two movable carrying rings. Partially slightly damaged, with signs of wear and age. Length 78.5 cm. A stately, well-preserved saber.
Condition: II
An M 1796 saber for light cavalry officers
Strongly curved wedge-shaped blade with a double-edged point in the spine line. The blade (slightly pitted, with forging cracks) is etched on both sides over nearly its entire surface with scrollwork, trophies, the crowned royal cipher “GR” (George III), the royal coat of arms, a “Warranted” banderole, etc. Iron pommel (grained) with a fist strap slot. Handle made of fish-scale leather (worn, small missing areas near the pommel), with silver-plated copper wire wrapping. Iron scabbard (slightly pitted, small dents, mouthplate screw missing) with two movable carrying rings. Partially slightly damaged, with signs of wear and age. Length 78.5 cm. A stately, well-preserved saber.
Condition: II
