Pattern 1796 light cavalry sabre
| Pattern 1796 light cavalry sabre | |
|---|---|
| Production history | |
| Designer | John Le Marchant/Henry Osborn |
| Designed | 1796 |
| Manufacturer | Various |
| Produced | 1796-1821 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | Blade - 32.5–33 in (83–84 cm) |
| Blade type | Curved, single fuller, asymmetric point. |
| Hilt type | Single knucklebow of "stirrup" type. |
| Scabbard/sheath | Iron, wood liners, 2 loose suspension rings |
The Pattern 1796 light cavalry sabre is a sword that was used primarily by British light dragoons and hussars, and King's German Legion light cavalry during the Napoleonic Wars. It was adopted by the Prussians (as the 1811 pattern or "Blücher sabre") and used by Portuguese and Spanish cavalry.