Alex Coppel Solingen Sabre

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by Ian Knight

It's not a British P1796 light cavalry sword.
I don't know a lot about German swords but I would say that your sword is a c1900 Prussian Artilleryman's sword.

Ian

Hi Ian,

The Prussian pattern was essentially a copy of the Brit I believe. I know its not the Brit, but its rather close isn't it?
I'm quite pleased! Been a long time since I've treated myself to a sword, and a very long time since I've bought/owned a military Sabre.
Sooo, that bodes the question how blooming long did this pattern stay in service? Could is be a 1796 pattern, 1902 issue?
That would be bizzare!

Thanks for helping mate.
Gene