1796 British Heavy Cavalry Sword, Richard Sharpe

The pattern 1796 Heavy Cavalry Sword was the sword used by the British heavy cavalry (Lifeguards, Royal Horse Guards, Dragoon Guards and Dragoons), and kings German Legion Dragoons, through most of the period of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. It played an especially notable role, in the hands of British cavalrymen, at the battles of waterloo . The pattern was adopted by Sweden and was used by some Portuguese cavalry The sword is invariably most famous for its role in the s books. Bernard Cornwell describes it as 'heavy and ill balanced', 'crude and mass produced', a 'brutal blade that will hammer through lighter swords and finer techniques' This fine recreation is made of high carbon steel and leather handle, overall 39 inches, blade is 34 inches and 1.5 inches wide. weight 6lb. Condition:    New   andale andalesell

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