EL7288 - A Continental (probably Dutch or Prussian) Napoleonic era light cavalry sabre. This sword is somewhat of a mystery, being clearly based on the British 1796 light cavalry sabre, but with some details of an officer's sword hilt, and a narrower blade (of the standard 32.5 inches long). The blade has been service sharpened and has a number of small nicks to the edge. I suspect that this is a Dutch or German/Prussian version of the British 1796, circa 1810-1830, probably for an officer of light cavalry. The blade is bright and clean, and the hilt is in generally good condition for the age, but the guard has some movement on the tang because of the obvious loss of the leather washer. A new piece of leather could be inserted here and that would largely remedy the flaw. Complete in matching scabbard, which might perhaps give more clues as to the exact provenance of this sword with further research.
