Sabretache used by General Charles Lefebvre-Desnouettes, French Army Staff, 1808
sabretache, sabretache
Accession Number
NAM.1963-09-209-1
Description
Sabretache, French Army Staff, worn by Gen Charles Lefebvre-Desnouettes, 1808. Green leather. Captured when its wearer was captured at the Battle of Benavente on 29/12/1808 by 7th (or The Queen’s Own) Regiment of (Light Dragoons).
Events
Benavente, Battle of, 1808 (Peninsular War 1808-1814)