BRITISH 1796 HEAVY CAVALRY TROOPERS SWORD.

A very good example of a 1796 Heavy Cavalry sword produced by Bates. Overall the sword, blade, hilt and scabbard does have cleaned corrosion, the scabbard is totally undented, the throat is split from the top of the scabbard down to the two throat screws ( the actual throat is missing ) the inner scabbard has been relined with a unknown hard base covered in a velvet like material, both the scabbard hanging rings present. The blade is the type that was converted, supposedly just prior to the Battle of Waterloo to a spear point. The hilt has both of its langets still fitted on the underside of the guard. The inner half of the circular cross guard has been modified, again as per pre Waterloo instructions. Excellent condition grip. This sword famous for its battle usage at Waterloo. The maker’s name ‘Bate’ to the upper part of the blade close to the cross guard on the flat rear section.

Code: 78394