sword, cavalry, sword
Accession Number
NAM.2005-10-55-1
Description
Pattern 1796 Light Cavalry Trooper’s Sword, 1803 (c)-1822 (c). Blade made by John Gill, Birmingham. Steel stirrup guard with black grip and semi-circular langet. Langet is marked, 'CD 483', possibly Cavalry Depot. Blade is single fullered and marked with makers name, 'I GILL' and the remnants of a crown stamp, possiby a proof mark. Blade has a rounded end and is several inches shorter than usual.
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