In aged condition, a Waterloo era British made Prussian m1811 Blucher Cavalry Sabel / Saber
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This started life as an English 1796 pattern light cavalry sabre, hence the remains of the Birmingham maker’s name to the spine and British crown view mark to the forte / ricasso; the later confirms it served with / was issued to the British Army / War Department. The sword was sold to Prussia immediately prior to Waterloo, given the Prussian markings and a Prussian made scabbard; you can tell the later by the extended drag (British scabbards were near flush). Due to the urgency of the day and the fact the blade is not Prussian made, there is no early Prussian weapon number over-stamped on the spine (NB: Prussian crown marks with the year, came much later).
There are very feint (worn / cleaned off over time) markings to the guard and langet; these are not British style but early 1800’s Prussian. This 1796 / 1811, given it was a very early “Blutcher”, most likely saw service / action with the Prussian cavalry at Waterloo. NB; the earliest scabbard markings are worn / crossed out (the clear ones are later). The small rack numbers to the scabbard’s upper suspension ring likely show the scabbard was a later marriage / replacement. BTW you can quickly spot British made 1796’s and Prussian made 1811’s as the later have much thicker, more rounded cross guards.
The 32 1/2 inch blade is well aged and worn, with patches of pitting, firm in the hilt. The steel hilt / guard is aged / worn / overly cleaned but good. The ribbed grip is aged / worn but sound / good. The steel scabbard has multiple rust holes and has been rigorously cleaned. The sabel / saber draws and sheathes loosely.
A super rare British (1796) made Waterloo era Prussian m1811 Blucher sword for just was £? (too late, now sold). Please quote item reference ZU28. Further / full sized images available upon request. Box 3083 102 x 13 x 13 (2.055).
