A BRITISH 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY SABRE

Early 19th century
With curved single-edged blade etched and gilt with crowned Royal Arms, GR cipher, martial trophies and foliage; regulation stirrup hilt, ribbed leather-covered grip bound with twisted wire, and iron backstrap; in its brass scabbard engraved with a regimental-style motif including a crowned lion, intertwined initials, and crossed standards with drum, overall length 98cm