Picture of a 17th Lancer in 1829 wearing a 1796 LCS

Norman McCormick · 5th January 2014, 05:54 PM

Hi,
Sergeant Ewart capturing the Eagle. Whether by accident or design Ewart's sword appears to have a re-profiled point which was done to some 1796 H.C. Troopers swords in order to try and make it a more effective thrusting weapon whilst the the sword directly behind appears to still have the original 'hatchet' point as issued.
Regards,
Norman.

P.S. 'Sirupate', I can vouch first hand for Richard Dellar's book, a great and informative read.

5th January 2014, 05:54 PM	#8
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,618	Hi, Sergeant Ewart capturing the Eagle. Whether by accident or design Ewart's sword appears to have a re-profiled point which was done to some 1796 H.C. Troopers swords in order to try and make it a more effective thrusting weapon whilst the the sword directly behind appears to still have the original 'hatchet' point as issued. Regards, Norman. P.S. 'Sirupate', I can vouch first hand for Richard Dellar's book, a great and informative read. Attached Images Last edited by Norman McCormick; 5th January 2014 at 06:09 PM.