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Thema: Help for light cavalry sword identification ==> Klinge P1796 Light Cavalry Saber, Reddell & Co. - Gefäß ? (https://forum-historische-waffen.de/topic.php?id=2162)

Geschrieben von: gebirg-fr am: 18.01.10, 19:56:02
Hello
I have this one with:
grip horn made
The guard is "A la chasseur" pattern
the blade have two marking one stilized eagle ?? (I think)
and the swordsmith name: ...ELL & Co
Can you help me to identificate this.

Regards

Geschrieben von: Dmitry am: 20.01.10, 04:01:46
Hello,

It is a composite. The blade is from the British 1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Saber
of English manufacture, and bears the Board of Ordnance stamp.

Geschrieben von: Zietenhusar am: 20.01.10, 21:28:34
Hello Dmitry,

welcome to the Forum and many thanks for your answere. Would you call us the full name of this swordmaker?

Best regards,
Thomas

Geschrieben von: Dmitry am: 21.01.10, 15:17:36
The maker's name on the blade is possibly Reddell & Co. out of Birmingham.