british officer sabre 1796 Maliënringen with a blade of 27

with a blade of 27 cm and a grip of 12 cm

and weighs approximately 3 kg

The throat protection is the modern version of the bevor and gorgette

They also feature a leather upper edge

Constructed from cowhide leather and tinned brass

british officer sabre 1796 Maliënringen with a blade of 27The sabre is a replica of originals from 1796. Sabres of this type were carried by officers of the British Army just before and after the Napoleonic War. In 1796 the British Army developed this sword as standard attire for officers in the British infantry. This simple yet stylish sword is crafted in the Georgian artistic style. Well suited to hewing and slashing, it served as an all round sword for British officers.