In VGC, a Reddell & Co British 1796p / Prussian m1811 Light Cavalry Troopers Sabre
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VGC = Very Good Condition. Marked to Birmingham England maker “Josh H Reddell & Co”; Reddell were sword makers from 1796 to 1821. This British 1796p Light Cavalry Troopers Sabre has the feint remains of a British inspection mark (Crown over 8) on one side of the blade, with an apparent Prussian (Klingenthal) mark struck on the obverse, which would make this 1796p also a Prussian m1811 Blucher light cavalry sword (NB: the 1796p and m1811 are basically the same sword, and Britain sent many 1796p’s to Prussia who redesignated them as m1811’s). With a couple of old nicks to the cutting edge, this sword may well have been at Waterloo, in Prussian service against Napoleon.
The 32 1/2 inch blade is in slightly aged yet very good condition (save for a few nicks) and firm in the hilt. The steel hilt / stirrup guard has been cleaned but is very good. The original leather ribbed grip is also very good; no twisted grip wire bindings (likely never were). The steel scabbard has age / light pitting patches, but is very good for its age. The sword sheathes and draws well.
A British made 1796p / Prussian m1811 Light Cavalry Troopers Sabre in VGC for just £1000. Please quote item reference AJ78. Further / full sized images available upon request. Box?
