Mar 26, 2018
1796 pattern light cavalry saber I recently acquired.
Most likely a dress sword as ivory &wire handled with gorgeous bronze stirrup guard and carved scroll work.
The blade is incised and etched and gilted in parts and was originally blued though now faded (it can still be seen in some areas ).
unfortunately there was no scabbard so no makers marks / stamps and believe it or not was salvaged from going in a skip !!!