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Famed for its use by Britain’s Light Dragoons and Hussars during the Peninsular War and Waterloo, this sword was also supplied to the Prussian Cavalry in great numbers and even found favour in the USA.

This design was suggested for British service by cavalry officer John Gaspard Le Marchant, who believed cavalry swords should be light and have a curved, slashing blade.The long curved blade has been forged from EN9 steel and has been well tempered.

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Additional Info

Brand	Universal Swords
Product Use	Living History
Edge	Blunt
Specification	Total length: 96 cm Blade length: 83 cm Grip length: 9.5 cm Weight: 1.078 kg Blade thickness (base): 6 mm Blade thickness (CoP): Blade width (base): 3.4 cm Blade width (CoP): Point of Balance (PoB): 22 cm Center of Percussion (CoP):