• Legendärer Kavalleriesäbel 1796 Waterloo Edition
  • leichter kavalleriesaebel von 1796 mit scheide
  • Legendary cavalry saber 1796 - Waterloo Edition
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Legendary cavalry saber 1796 - Waterloo Edition

$134.98 USD
$134.98 USD
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Highlights

The light cavalry saber of 1796 is an authentic reconstruction of a historically significant edged weapon that achieved worldwide fame for its effectiveness on the battlefields of the Napoleonic Wars.

  • Detailed replica of the legendary weapon of Prussian and British troops from the time of the Battle of Waterloo
  • Characteristic blade shape originating from the Indian Talwar for outstanding cutting power
  • High-quality craftsmanship of the unsharpened blade made of robust EN45 spring steel for collectors and history enthusiasts
  • Authentic grip with leather covering, as well as crossguard and handguard made of solid steel
  • Includes a matching steel scabbard with integrated carrying rings for attachment to a saber belt
  • Impressive collector's item with an overall length of 95.5 cm and a weight of approximately 1320 g
Manufacturer's specifications

Battle-Merchant Wacken GmbH & Co. KG, Gehrn 4, 25596, Wacken, info@battlemerchant.com
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Legendärer Kavalleriesäbel 1796 Waterloo Edition
leichter kavalleriesaebel von 1796 mit scheide
Legendary cavalry saber 1796 - Waterloo Edition
Legendärer Kavalleriesäbel 1796 Waterloo Edition

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Questions about the product Legendary cavalry saber 1796 - Waterloo Edition

What historical model served as inspiration for the blade shape of the Legendary Cavalry Saber 1796, and what material is the blade of this Waterloo Edition made of?

The blade shape of the legendary 1796 cavalry saber is derived from the Indian Talwar. In the Waterloo Edition, the blade is made of 1055 carbon steel.
For which cavalry units was this type of saber primarily issued during the Napoleonic Wars, and what special feature does the hilt of the Waterloo Edition have?

The light cavalry saber of 1796 was primarily issued to British and Prussian cavalry units during the Napoleonic Wars and saw action at battles such as the Battle of Waterloo. The Waterloo Edition hilt is distinguished by its black, ribbed design and features a special lanyard hole on the basket hilt.
Why was this type of saber so feared by the French troops during the Napoleonic Wars, and until which century did it remain in active service with the German cavalry?

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Which British major general designed the original model of the light cavalry saber in 1796, and under what name did this type of saber gain additional fame through a well-known television series?

British Major General John Gaspard Le Marchant designed the original model of the 1796 cavalry saber. This type of saber (especially the model for heavy cavalry) gained further fame through the television series Sharpe (German title: Die Scharfschützen), in which the main character Richard Sharpe wields this weapon.