United Kingdom. A 1796 Light Cavalry Sabre Auction Archive MONTREAL" and marked "STERLING" on

MONTREAL" and marked "STERLING" on the reverse

measuring 22 mm (w) x 182 mm (l)

the shelmet demonstrates no notable damage

obverse with a red enameled central medallion depicting a Gold crowned coat of arms of Reuss

accompanied by a bronze gilt left-facing tank and mounted to a silvered bronze base bearing linden leaves

United Kingdom. A 1796 Light Cavalry Sabre Auction Archive MONTREAL" and marked "STERLING" onFound in the 1980's in Niagara Falls, Ontario, this is an untouched "barn find" featuring a weathered appearance. The grip is grooved wood wrapped in black leather and retaining its wire braiding and supported by the correct iron single bar stirrup guard. The blade is solid, displaying blueing and gilt features until the blade's midway point where it becomes worn with 3 blade knocks, measures 84 cm in length. The sword is still carried in the original