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LOT 0285

British 1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Officer's Sword

19TH CENTURY A.D.

39 3/4 in. (1.7 kg, 1.01 m).

Composed of a curved blade with broad fuller, facetted steel stirrup hilt and grip retaining its original wire-bound leather; accompanied by the sword's steel scabbard.

Provenance

Acquired from Military Swords Ltd, UK, 2015.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.

Accompanied by a copy of the purchase invoice and item details.

Literature

See Withers, Harvey, J. S., Swords and Sabres,2011, p.192, for similar example.

CONDITION

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LOT 0285

British 1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Officer's Sword

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040

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