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British 1796 Light Cavalry Sabre
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British 1796 Light Cavalry Sabre

19th century
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This sabre is in used but good condition as is the scabbard, The 1796 sabre had a pronounced curve, making the kind of slashing attacks used in cavalry actions decidedly easier. Even cavalrymen trained to use the thrust, as the French were, in the confusion of a melee often reverted to instinctive hacking, which the 1796 accommodated. Its blade, unlike other European sabres of the period, widened near the point. This affected balance, but made slashes far more brutal; its action in the cut has been compared to a modern bacon slicer. It is said that this design feature prompted unofficial complaints from French officers, but this is unconfirmed. The blade of the light cavalry sabre was 32.5 to 33 inches (83 to 84 cm) long and had a single broad fuller on each side. The sabre was lighter and easier to use than its heavy cavalry counterpart, the pattern 1796 Heavy Cavalry Sword, name on spine Osbourne Birmingham, offering free UK delivery, reference DBSD2

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4cm (1.57")
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Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton has dated this 1796 Light Cavalry Sabre to the 1800s.

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This sabre is in used but good condition as is the scabbard, The 1796 sabre had a pronounced curve, making the kind of slashing attacks used in cavalry actions decidedly easier.
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Even cavalrymen trained to use the thrust, as the French were, in the confusion of a melee often reverted to instinctive hacking, which the 1796 accommodated.
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Its blade, unlike other European sabres of the period, widened near the point. This affected balance, but made slashes far more brutal; its action in the cut has been compared to a modern bacon slicer. It is said that this design feature prompted unofficial complaints from French officers, but this is unconfirmed. The blade of the light cavalry sabre was 32.5 to 33 inches (83 to 84 cm) long and had a single broad fuller on each side. The sabre was lighter and easier to use than its heavy cavalry counterpart, the pattern 1796 Heavy Cavalry Sword, name on spine Osbourne Birmingham, offering free UK delivery, reference DBSD2

Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton has dated this 1796 Light Cavalry Sabre to the 1800s.

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A British 1796 pattern light cavalry sabre with a curved steel blade, stirrup hilt, and accompanying leather scabbard.
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British 1796 light cavalry sabre

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A British 1796 pattern light cavalry sabre with a curved steel blade, stirrup hilt, and accompanying leather scabbard.
British 1796 light cavalry sabre
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A British 1796 pattern light cavalry sabre with a curved steel blade, stirrup hilt, and accompanying leather scabbard.
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Designed primarily by Major-General John Gaspard Le Marchant and manufactured in Britain, the 1796 pattern light cavalry sabre was widely used by British and allied cavalry forces during the Napoleonic Wars. Its distinctive curved blade with a wide hatchet tip was specifically engineered to maximise cutting efficiency on horseback.

The blade and stirrup guard were forged from carbon steel and iron, while the grip featured a wooden core wrapped in ribbed leather or sharkskin, sometimes bound with wire. Scabbards were constructed either from sheet steel or leather reinforced with steel fittings.

Key identification features include a simple stirrup-shaped knucklebow, a distinctive widening blade toward the point, and maker stamps or crown inspection marks along the spine or ricasso. The overall profile displays a pronounced curve compared to heavy cavalry thrusting swords of the same era.

Mounting the piece horizontally on a timber panel or custom acrylic stand allows it to serve as a focal point above a mantelpiece or sideboard. It pairs effectively with dark wood shelving, framed historical maps, and tailored upholstery in a study or hallway.

To prevent oxidisation, apply a thin coat of museum-grade microcrystalline wax to all metal surfaces and handle with cotton gloves. Maintain stable ambient humidity levels and treat leather scabbard components with specialised, acid-free leather conditioners.
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