English sword model 1796

Jim McDougall · 7th June 2011, 08:27 PM

Beautifully done Gene!!!! and nicely presented. The M1796 is truly one of the most fascinating British cavalry sabres and besides being the first officially recognized pattern, actually ended up being used by many countries. It was so superbly regarded as the quintessant sabre that it became the M1811 Prussian cavalry sabre 'Blucher sabre'.
I dont think Ive ever seen a Harvey M1796 and Samuel Harvey worked mostly c.1750s into the 80s. His mark was placed on the blade and typically the 'running wolf' with his initials SH.

Alexander, yet another amazing British sword! Congratulations.

All best regards,
Jim

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7th June 2011, 08:27 PM	#11
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,298	Beautifully done Gene!!!! and nicely presented. The M1796 is truly one of the most fascinating British cavalry sabres and besides being the first officially recognized pattern, actually ended up being used by many countries. It was so superbly regarded as the quintessant sabre that it became the M1811 Prussian cavalry sabre 'Blucher sabre'. I dont think Ive ever seen a Harvey M1796 and Samuel Harvey worked mostly c.1750s into the 80s. His mark was placed on the blade and typically the 'running wolf' with his initials SH. Alexander, yet another amazing British sword! Congratulations. All best regards, Jim