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A very rare & Fine example of British light cavalry officer's…
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Sydney
Date:
14-Mar-2015
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A very rare & Fine example of British light cavalry officer's sword of pattern 1796. Made for an officer in the early United States cavalry. Wire bound leather grip, steel stirrup guard. Curved fullered blade with single edge, very finely etched for most of it's length on both faces with stand of arms, foliage, figure of liberty, angel blowing trumpet, maker's particulars and eagle and shield of the United States with rib band 'E Pluribus Ilumni' complete with it's steel scabbard. Possibly unique and a most desirable item for any collector of the late 18th, early 19th century American edged weapons of the finest quality
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