British Model 1796 Light Cavalry Saber

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Developed for use by British Light Cavalry, Hussars and Dragoon Units, it was sometimes called "The Blucher Saber" - after famed Light Cavalry Commander Field Marshal Blucher. These were single-edged, slightly curved blades. They ranged from 32 to 35 inches in length. They also featured a slightly blunted tip (designed for their slashing ability, not for thrusting). Stout and usually unadorned blades, they were considered a practical battlefield weapon. They would be used throughout The Napoleonic Era (even when newer models were introduced). Many fine examples have survived.