2nd Dec, 2020 12:00

Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria

 
Lot 140
 

140

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