ELC1034 - A rare late-Napoleonic era British light cavalry officer's sabre, featuring early pipeback blade, prominent false edge and beaknose pommel. This characteristic style of sabre started to develop around 1805 and there are known examples of this form being recorded as carried at Waterloo in 1815. Most examples seem to date to c.1812-1822, when the new light cavalry officer's sword pattern was introduced. This example is clearly marked on the scabbard to London maker/retailer Brunn. The broad blade is in bright and clean condition with only one notable nick to the service sharpened edge. The hilt is complete and in overall good condition, with only a little bit of damage to the shagreen, though the hilt assembly as a whole is loose (though secure) on the tang. It would be nice to have this restored. Nevertheless, a very desirable sword from a fascinating and evocative period, which sits between the 1796 and 1822 light cavalry patterns.
