SD1086 - Pattern 1796 British Light Cavalry Sabre - Un-sharpened

THIS IS A SECONDS GRADE ITEM. REFER TO SUPPLEMENTARY PHOTO/S MARKED WITH "CHECKED CIRCLE", OF ACTUAL ITEM FOR SALE.

- Studio photos / original description are noted for reference only. The description in bold refers to actual unit for sale. 

>> The fit where the handle meats the guard is not 100% flush. Still solid fit no movement as tang has a central rivet. - Un-sharpened. 

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One of the key differences between the light & heavy cavalry swords around this time was; - The light cavalry was better suited for skirmishing. With agile, maneuverable horses, their cavalrymen were equipped with a curved slashing blade. Were as the heavy cavalry. Often with bigger horses that were trained for the direct clash of a charge. Were equipped with a straight piercing blade.

The Pattern 1796 British Light Cavalry Sabre features a very wide carbon steel blade. With a fuller running down its length, stopping around the point of percussion. Creating a fairly tip heavy sword. The hilt is made from steel, with a wooden handle and genuine leather grip. It comes with a chunky steel scabbard. Complete with mounting eyes. - And while is it a "Light Cavalry" sword. It is one of the biggest sabres we have in stock. 

Full sized replica sword, with a 1065AISI carbon steel blade. 

Comes standard with fine, blunt edge. Can be sharpened for an additional charge.