light cavalry sabre
Object numberI243
Titlelight cavalry sabre
DescriptionContinental light cavalry sabre patterned after the English sabre of 1796, with lion's head pommel and stirrup guard. Wooden grip, sharkskin cover and wire binding missing. Leather scabbard (2-ring) with metal locket, button and chape. Please note that this weapon CANNOT be removed from the scabbard
Production period19th century (early)
Object namesabre, light cavalry
Materialsteel