1796 heavy cavalry sword

Pattern 1796 heavy cavalry sword the battle of waterloo. Iron beaked hilt with wire bound leather grip, and in iron scabbard with key hole throat opening. Pattern 1796 light cavalry saber officers variant catalogue number. A robust backsword, the model 1796 cavalry sword was regarded as too heavy for delicate, gentlemanly swordsmanship which was precisely why the regiments of dragoons, life guards and royal horse guards liked it. At first sight i thought this was a 1796 pattern heavy cavalry dress sword, but it isnt, although it has some similarities. The pattern 1796 light cavalry sword, along with its heavy cavalry counterpart, was only the second standardised sword of the british cavalry. Steel, iron, copper, wood, leather possibly shark or ray skin origin. The 1796 heavy cavalry sword was based on the austrian 1775 pattern sword and was used by british heavy cavalry regiments such as the. Kult of athena swords uss4 pattern 1796 british heavy cavalry sword a robust backsword, the model 1796 cavalry sword was regarded as too heavy for delicate, gentlemanly swordsmanship which was precisely why the regiments of dragoons, life guards and royal horse guards liked it. The sabre was lighter and easier to use than its heavy cavalry counterpart, the pattern 1796 heavy cavalry sword, which had a less scientific design. The hilt was of the simple stirrup form with a single iron knucklebow and. Established collectors offer sales of antique british cavalry swords sabres including trooper and officer, heavy and light cavalry versions of the 1788, 1796, 1821, 1822, 1853, 1864, 1882, 1908 and 1912 regulation patterns. British heavy cavalry sword 1796 pattern buy military.

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. Many nations employed this form of heavy cavalry with armour such as the austrians, prussians and russians, but the british never adopted armoured heavy cavalry during the war. Sharpes sword is a 1796 british heavy cavalry sabre. It is based on the modifiedshortened spear pointed versions of the 1796 heavy cavalry sword. In 1796 the new heavy cavalry sword was adopted, rather than developed, as unlike the light cavalry sword of the same year it was not a new design.

The pattern 1796 light cavalry sabre is a sword that was used primarily by british light dragoons and hussars, and kings german legion light cavalry during the napoleonic wars. It played an especially notable role, in the hands of british cavalrymen, at the battles of salamanca and waterloo. Some sources describe this as a heavy sword, while others seem determined to proove how light it was. A rare royal regiment of horse guards sergeants sword. British light cavalry sabre 1796 pattern buy military.

The 1796 lc by bate and the heavy lc came from the same source and apparently were together with this person for about 30 years. As there was no universal, single, cavalry sword pattern until 1853, calling a british sword made prior to this date cavalry sabre is simply wrong, as all previous. Weapon of choice of many veteran british infantry officers during the peninsular war, its straight blade as opposed to the curved blade of the light cavalry sabre, additional weight and sharp point gives it. The blade engraving style looks continental, perhaps french, dutch or belgian. I recently purchased this sword and am quite impressed with not only its construction but its cutting power granted it is a little heavier than an average saber but considering the amount of cutting power this blade possesses that is more than a. The 1796 heavy cavalry sword is perhaps most famous as the sword used in the bernard cornwell novels of captain richard sharpe in the 95th rifles who. The hilt of this saber is the standardized design with the rounded guard and knuckle bow.

My only complaint is the sales description on amazon said it comes fully sharpened with a wood and leather scabbard with steel mounts. It required a larger man to wield it effectively than the light cavalry sabre. This article should be reverted to 1796 heavy cavalry sword as this use differentiates it from the contemporary light cavalry sabre to the maximum, and minimises confusion. The very long blade was usually about 37 inches 940 mm, but examples exist of up to 39. The 1796 heavy cavalry troopers sword richard sharpes sword is considered pretty ugly by most people. Unlike its lighter cousin, the 1796 heavy cavalry sword was seen as a less refined weapon that was respected for its sturdiness, but not loved because it defied attempts at delicate swordsmanship.

However, it is broad and the hilt construction is robust. The weight of the blade is on the heavy side compared to antique versions, but not that much heavier. The blade is a straight with a large grove running down it and still holds a slight edge. Best quality construction for hard training, very nice balance and flexibility for a great cut and thrust fencing, maintaining the safety of the nylon material, so we can practice historical fencing with full force and intent, with minimal body protection. The cuirassier was the heaviest of the napoleonic cavalry, these were big men on big horses with a breast plate or cuirass hence their name. The blade was 35 inches 890mm in length, with a single broad fuller each side. The grip is in excellent condition and there is no loose or damaged parts. Antique swords for sale from sword dealers in the uk. This is one of the most famous british army pattern swords and would have been carried by heavy cavalry regiments during the battle of waterloo in june 1815. Assuming that this sword and the sword in my previous topic celtichilted heavy cavalry sword would have belonged to an officer in the heavy cavalry 18141821 horse guards, life guards, dragoon guards, 1st 6th dragoons. Britain had two main styles, the 1796 pattern lightcavalry saber pictured and the straightbladed 1796 heavycavalry saber, but this did not stop a whole host of various weapons being used at. This 1796 heavy cavalry sword blade is made from tempered high carbon steel. A rare royal regiment of horse guards sergeants sword, a 1899 pattern cavalry troopers sword.

This sword is one of two pattern 1796 light cavalry saber in the oakeshott collection. Unlike the very effective 1796 light cavalry pattern sword, the 1796 heavy cavalry troopers disc hilt sword was a brute of a weapon. British cavalry sabres of the early to mid 1800s kate. Antique swords for sale in the uk buying and selling. Modeled after the austrian 1775 pattern, this sword with its massive blade saw service with the british dragoon guards, etc. Jun 17, 2004 sharpes sword is a 1796 british heavy cavalry sabre. The pattern 1796 heavy cavalry sword was the sword used by the british heavy cavalry and kings german legion dragoons, through most of the period of the. The condition overall is quite good, with a bright clean blade, with a few patches of light surface. French an xi cuirassier heavy cavalry sword grand armee. The pattern 1796 heavy cavalry sword is one of the most recognisable and, to the british at least, iconic swords of the napoleonic period.

The 1796 heavy cavalry sword was based on the austrian 1775 pattern sword and was used by british heavy cavalry regiments such as the dragoon guards. Note that, unless specifically authorised by the purchaser, all final sale prices are withheld. The pattern 1796 heavy cavalry sword was adopted due to the failings of its predecessor, the 1788 pattern. What was the british 1796 heavy cavalry sword used for.

Spadroon if you want to find an edged weapon that is meant to be a hybrid of a small tool for thrusting and a large one for slicing, you can look for a spadroon for sale. These are generally given to lifeguards, royal horse guards, dragoon guard and dragoons, kings german legion dragoons, through most of the period of the revolutionary and napoleonic wars. Technically the 1796 heavy cavalry sword was a backsword, that is a sword with a straight blade with one cutting edge and the opposite edge of the blade the back thickened for most of its length to give added strength. The british 1796 pattern heavy cavalry sword was it bad. The large blade had incredible cutting power but was cumbersome to use. Kult of athena swords uss4 pattern 1796 british heavy cavalry sword a robust backsword, the model 1796 cavalry sword was regarded as too heavy. Shop for our range of british and french military swords for army, navy and raf. Prior to 1788, regiment colonels were permitted to purchase whatever swords they saw fit for their troops, paid for from a. Weapon of choice of many veteran british infantry officers during the peninsular war, its straight blade as opposed to the curved blade of the light cavalry sabre, additional weight and sharp point gives it a lessdecorativemoreusefulforkillingpeople quality. A rare 1796 light cavalry officers sword with regimental markings the 22nd. It performed well enough to become a stalwart of the era, but would be replaced in 1822. There was also the pattern 1796 heavy cavalry sword.

And the 1796 light cavalry pattern was just one of a trio of british swords to debut that year. Pat 1796 british heavy cavalry sword, ex tower ex peter dale of pall mall arcade london with scabbard. It was adopted by the prussians as the 1811 pattern or blucher sabre and used by portuguese and spanish cavalry. Jan 06, 2010 the 1796 pattern british heavy cavalry swords were one among the swords used by the british heavy cavalry. There were dozens of types of saber used by cavalry during the napoleonic wars. It is a very sturdy sword and will be pass it on to my kids because it is built to last that long. Antique british cavalry swords for sale from evenstar swords. Magnificent and rare carved oak sword rack of lieutenant general sir william bellairs.

Britain had two main styles, the 1796 pattern light cavalry saber pictured and the straightbladed 1796 heavy cavalry saber, but this did not stop a whole host of various weapons being used at the whim of the men who led their regiments. Prior to 1788, regiment colonels were permitted to purchase whatever swords they saw fit for their troops, paid for from a bulk allowance they drew from the war office. That means the blade is very wide and heavy for a cavalry saber. The 1796 light cavalry saber comes with your choice of an all steel scabbard or a woodleather scabbard. Thick, straightbladed and powerful, the 1796 sword could cleave through foes with abandon from horseback. Jun 28, 2015 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. The first thing to say is that, for a cavalry sword, the 1796 pattern sabre is not very long usually having around a 32 or 33 inch blade around 83cm. British waterloo period 1796 pattern heavy cavalry trooper. Pattern 1796 light cavalry sword royal armouries collections. An original and rare british waterloo period 1796 pattern heavy cavalry troopers sword. It played an especially notable role, in the hands of british cavalrymen, at the battles of. A 1796 pattern heavy cavalry officers dress sword, made from 1796 1821.

But i think the officers version is pretty good looking, especially when given a nifty. The cavalry sword was meant to be a long weapon that allowed a soldier to engage an enemy effectively while on horseback. A 1796 pattern heavy cavalry officers dress sword, made from 17961821. British waterloo period 1796 pattern heavy cavalry troopers. Swords from 1788 to the 1912 pattern including infantry, artillery, cavalry, scottish regimental, east india company and indian army. Pattern 1796 light cavalry sabre military wiki fandom. British 10th hussars heavy cavalry officers undress sword. The pattern 1796 heavy cavalry sword is one of the most recognisable iconic swords of the napoleonic period.

Heavy cavalry sword vs light cavalry sabre sparring on foot. Whereas the british cavalry officer john gaspard le marchant had developed an entirely new sword for the light cavalry, he simply proposed an almost identical copy of the sword currently in austrian service for the heavy cavalry, the dragoon pallasch of 1769. Along with its light cavalry counterpart, the 1796 pattern heavy cavalry sword was the first standardised sword used by each arm of the british cavalry. British heavy cavalry sword 1796 pattern buy military swords. Given the look of both the sword and scabbard, i dont have any concern about it being a reproduction. Buy the british light cavalry sabre 1796 pattern for sale from our uk store. Pattern 1796 light cavalry saber the oakeshott institute. As stated above, these british military swords are based on the indian tulwar. The british 1796 heavy cavalry sword was copied from the austrian pallasch sword of 1769 in their heavy cavalry regiments. The pattern 1796 heavy cavalry sword was the sword used by the british heavy cavalry lifeguards, royal horse guards, dragoon guards and dragoons, and. The 1796 pattern british heavy cavalry swords were one among the swords used by the british heavy cavalry. Overall its just a bit more robustly built than a real 1796 light calvary. Each would cut its own distinct swath through napoleonic history. The sword was used by all regiments of british heavy cavalry life guards, royal horse guards, dragoon guards and dragoons throughout the peninsular war 180714 and during the waterloo campaign.

Please find all swords previously sold by evenstar swords ltd listed below. The grip was very fat and bulky though, which was not comfortable in the hand. It was john le marchant, a cavalry officer who had already designed the 1796 light cavalry sabre, saw the austrian sword in action during the low counties campaign from 179395. The 1788 pattern heavy cavalry sword 1788p hc remained true to earlier styles, and could be described as an all around backsword, except it was much longer than the infantry carried. British army, royal navy, and scottish swords and sabres. 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 legions dragoons, through most of the period of the revolutionary and napoleonic wars.