Small sword identification

fernando · 8th June 2021, 06:45 PM

The folded guard becoming a more 'flat' surface, it leans more smoothly against your hip.
I recall one solution with the 1796 British heavy cavalry sword. As the guard was born unfoldable and harassed troops, the Ordnance decided to cut off (trim) part of it; this before the battle of Waterloo; after which the 'new version' was named.
Also their blade points were reviewed, as may be seen, but is another story.

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8th June 2021, 06:45 PM	#23
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	The folded guard becoming a more 'flat' surface, it leans more smoothly against your hip. I recall one solution with the 1796 British heavy cavalry sword. As the guard was born unfoldable and harassed troops, the Ordnance decided to cut off (trim) part of it; this before the battle of Waterloo; after which the 'new version' was named. Also their blade points were reviewed, as may be seen, but is another story. . Attached Images