british officer sabre 1796

british officer sabre 1796The 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.

It measures 30 cm in length and weighs 265 g

The tent is supplied with two centre poles and tent pegs

the helmet has a neck guard made of several plates

The blade is constructed from durable materials for intensive use

which can be seen in helmets such as the barbute

The rings are woven in a four-in-one pattern and butted

the bracelet has a diameter of 6 cm and is well-suited to a wrist circumference of 14–17 cm

The medieval bascinet is a replica of a late 14th to early 15th-century original

inscribed with the words 'Lancea et clavus Domini' (Lance and Nail of the Lord)

It is well-suited to a head circumference of 62–64 cm

Eight samurai swords may be accommodated in this large stand

The sword is classified as a Petersen Type F