George IV Infantry sword variant.

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Originally Posted by Kmaddock

Hi
You said in your post

the beginning of standardisation of sword patterns, started in 1796, but still a bit flexible.

I believe the 1788 light cavilary troopers sabre was start of standardization for the British army

I picked up A 1788 LC a few weeks ago and I will put up pictures on forum to show example of what this sword looks like

Nice item you have aquired though

Well done

Ken

Yes I believe you are right re 1788 swords . I think 1796 is often quoted as that year a number of pieces of military equipment were introduced and it is seen as the first year of large scale 'patterning' of British military equipment. Here is my 1788 ... not a great pic , but it is so high up I would need a ladder to get to it !