NAM.1963-08-171-12

Sword similar to Pattern 1796 Light Cavalry sword, but much lighter; curved blade and double edged at foible; steel stirrup guard with semicircular langets; grip is covered in fish skin and bound with crudely twisted silver; it is a light version of the Light Cavalry sword and the blade is more curved then usual, it may , therefore, be an Indian Army Sword; donated with the relics of Major General Donald McIntyre, Indian Army, although it was not his sword.