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British Light Cavalry Sabre - 1796 Pattern
Light Cavalry refers to lightly armed troops whose major tasks were reconnaissance, screening, skirmishing, raiding, and communications. They used to carry a light sword like this. This Light Cavalry sword found its use mainly around 1796. It has a curved blade, which makes it easy to be carried around the waist while riding on the horse.
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Total Length: 96cm
Blade Length: 83cm
Grip Length: 9.5cm
Weight: 1.078kg
Blade Thickness (base): 6mm
Blade Width (base): 3.4cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 22cm
Blade: AISI 1065 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Steel
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.



