Re-enactment

Famed for its use by Britain’s Light Dragoons and Hussars during the Peninsular War and Waterloo, this sword was also supplied to the Prussian Cavalry in great numbers and even found favour in the USA.

This design was suggested for British service by cavalry officer John Gaspard Le Marchant, who believed cavalry swords should be light and have a curved, slashing blade. The long curved blade has been forged from AISI 1065 High Carbon Steel and has been well tempered.

Replacement scabbard available separately

Total Length: 96cm
Blade Length: 83cm
Grip Length: 9.5cm
Weight: 1.078kg
Blade Thickness (base): 6mm 
Blade Width (base): 3.4cm 
Point of Balance (PoB): 22cm
Blade: AISI 1065 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Steel

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

The 1796 Heavy Cavalry Sword was based on the Austrian 1775 pattern sword and was used by British Heavy Cavalry regiments such as the Dragoon Guards. The large blade had incredible cutting power but was cumbersome to use. It is perhaps most famous as the sword used by Richard Sharpe of the 95^th Rifles in the series of books written by Bernard Cornwell.

The polished blade has been forged from AISI 1065 High Carbon Steel and has been well tempered.

Replacement scabbard available separately

Total Length: 102cm
Blade Length: 89cm
Grip Length: 9.5cm
Weight: 1.266kg
Blade Thickness (base): 7.3mm
Blade Thickness (CoP): 5mm
Blade Width (base): 3.4cm
Blade Width (CoP): 3cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 20cm
Centre of Percussion (CoP): 21cm
Blade: AISI 1065 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Steel

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

This pattern of sword was introduced during the Napoleonic Wars and saw service at the famous Battle of Trafalgar. Previous cutlasses shared a similar figure 8 hilt design but featured horn or leather grips that deteriorated quickly when exposed to seawater and changes in temperature.

The introduction of an iron grip greatly extended the serviceable life of this sword. The hilts were traditionally painted or japanned to stop them from rusting. The blade has been forged from AISI 1065 High Carbon Steel and has been well-tempered. It is housed in a black hardened buff leather scabbard.

Total Length: 89cm
Blade Length: 74.5cm
Grip Length: 12cm
Weight: 1.458kg
Blade Thickness (base): 6.3mm
Blade Width (base): 3.6cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 15cm
Blade: AISI 1065 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: Leather, Brass

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

This replica scabbard is crafted from steel with an Osborn and Co stamp and fits our British Heavy Cavalry Sword - 1796 Pattern US-S-134.

Please note: These replacement scabbards are designed to fit our replica swords. Antique swords come in a variety of shapes and sizes and there is no guarantee that our replica scabbards will fit them.

This replica scabbard is crafted from steel and fits our British Light Cavalry Sabre - 1796 Pattern US-S-133. 

Please note: These replacement scabbards are designed to fit our replica swords. Antique swords come in a variety of shapes and sizes and there is no guarantee that our replica scabbards will fit them.

This sword is considered by some to be the best fighting sword ever issued to a British Officer. As such it has never been replaced and is the current issue sword within the British Army. The only difference between this sword and its Victorian predecessor is the cypher of the reigning monarch at the time of issue.

The polished blade has been forged from AISI 1065 High Carbon Steel and has been well tempered.

Replacement steel scabbard and leather scabbard available separately.

Total Length: 98cm
Blade Length: 82.5cm
Grip Length: 10.5cm
Weight: 0.902kg
Blade Thickness (base): 5.6mm
Blade Thickness (CoP): 4.7mm
Blade Width (base): 2.3cm
Blade Width (CoP): 2cm 
Point of Balance (PoB): 14cm
Centre of Percussion (CoP): 26cm
Blade: AISI 1065 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Nut
Scabbard: Steel, Leather

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

This sword is considered by some to be the best fighting sword ever issued to a British Officer. As such it has never been replaced and is the current issue sword within the British Army. The only difference between this sword and its Victorian predecessor is the cypher of the reigning monarch at the time of issue.

The polished blade has been forged from AISI 1065 High Carbon Steel and has been well tempered. Includes regulation pattern leather scabbard. 

Replacement steel scabbard and leather scabbard available separately.

Total Length: 98cm
Blade Length: 82.5cm
Grip Length: 10.5cm
Weight: 0.902kg
Blade Thickness (base): 5.6mm
Blade Thickness (CoP): 4.7mm
Blade Width (base): 2.3cm
Blade Width (CoP): 2cm 
Point of Balance (PoB): 14cm
Centre of Percussion (CoP): 26cm
Blade: AISI 1065 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Nut
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

This sword is considered by some to be the best fighting sword ever issued to a British Officer. As such it has never been replaced and is the current issue sword within the British Army. The only difference between this sword and its Victorian predecessor is the cypher of the reigning monarch at the time of issue. The polished blade has been forged from AISI 1065 High Carbon Steel and has been well tempered.

Scabbard included. Replacement steel scabbard and leather scabbard available separately.

Total Length: 98cm
Blade Length: 82.5cm
Grip Length: 10.5cm
Weight: 0.902kg
Blade Thickness (base): 5.6mm
Blade Thickness (CoP): 4.7mm
Blade Width (base): 2.3cm
Blade Width (CoP): 2cm 
Point of Balance (PoB): 14cm
Centre of Percussion (CoP): 26cm
Blade: AISI 1065 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Nut
Scabbard: Steel

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

This sword is considered by some to be the best fighting sword ever issued to a British Officer. As such it has never been replaced and is the current issue sword within the British Army.The polished blade has been forged from AISI 1065 High Carbon Steel and has been well tempered. Includes regulation pattern leather scabbard. 

Replacement steel scabbard and leather scabbard available separately.

Total Length: 98cm
Blade Length: 82.5cm
Grip Length: 10.5cm
Weight: 0.902 kg
Blade Thickness (base): 5.6mm
Blade Thickness (CoP): 4.7mm
Blade Width (base): 2.3cm
Blade Width (CoP): 2cm 
Point of Balance (PoB): 14cm
Centre of Percussion (CoP): 26cm
Blade: AISI 1065 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Nut
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Steel

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.