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Ron Anderson · 9th October 2010, 12:15 AM

Hi Jim

Thanks for that info.

Here are more pictures, including blade. My feeling is this is not a 1796 pattern blade. The fuller is different and doesn't extend all the way to the spear tip the way I've seen in those 1796 pattern swords. I've just checked my Robson reference book to confirm.

Personally, I've never been impressed with the 1796 Heavy Cavalry Sword. For its size, it seemed lightweight and weak and clumsy. As I used to own a Heavy Cavalry French Pallasch circa 1811, I was surprsied when I first picked up the English equivalent, and disappointed.

The blade on this sword seems of a much better quality to me. This is a nice blade indeed.

9th October 2010, 12:15 AM	#5
Ron Anderson Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 228	Hi Jim Thanks for that info. Here are more pictures, including blade. My feeling is this is not a 1796 pattern blade. The fuller is different and doesn't extend all the way to the spear tip the way I've seen in those 1796 pattern swords. I've just checked my Robson reference book to confirm. Personally, I've never been impressed with the 1796 Heavy Cavalry Sword. For its size, it seemed lightweight and weak and clumsy. As I used to own a Heavy Cavalry French Pallasch circa 1811, I was surprsied when I first picked up the English equivalent, and disappointed. The blade on this sword seems of a much better quality to me. This is a nice blade indeed. Attached Images