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A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD
A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD
of regulation type, with curved blade broadening towards the tip, stamped 'Wooley & Co' on the back-edge, iron stirrup hilt, and leather-covered grip (wire binding missing), in its iron scabbard with two rings for suspension
83.5 cm; 32 7/8 in blade
Sold for £480
A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD
of regulation type, with curved blade broadening towards the tip, stamped 'Wooley & Co' on the back-edge, iron stirrup hilt, and leather-covered grip (wire binding missing), in its iron scabbard with two rings for suspension
83.5 cm; 32 7/8 in blade