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John Gaspard le Marchant. “Sword Exercise of the Cavalry.” (Item T-2017-001)

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John Gaspard le Marchant. Rules and Regulations for the Sword Exercise of the Cavalry. London: T. Egerton, 1796.

The book was purchased by the Academy of Historical Arts Ltd, and was then donated to the Triquetra Services (Scotland) charitable collection of antique swords and books.

P-1796 British light cavalry officer’s sabre (Item T-2016-014)

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P-1796 British light cavalry officer’s sabre (Item T-2016-014)
P-1796 British light cavalry officer’s sabre (Item T-2016-014)

Description

A 1796 pattern British light cavalry officer’s sabre.

Provenance

Acquired for the Triquetra Collection in 2016, purchased through an online auction.

Resources about this model

  • Similar museum example: P1796 light cavalry sabre in the Royal Armouries
  • Reference book: Brian Robson. Swords of the British Army: The Regulation Patterns 1788 to 1914. Revised edition. Naval and Military Press and National Army Museum, 2011.

Thanks

Our thanks to the volunteers who helped with the information on this page:

  • Ben Davies
  • Keith Farrell

Donations

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P-1888 Italian cavalry carabinieri sabre (Item T-2016-012)

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P-1888 Italian cavalry carabinieri sabre (Item T-2016-012)
P-1888 Italian cavalry carabinieri sabre (Item T-2016-012)

Description

An 1888 pattern Italian carabinieri sword, and steel scabbard.

Provenance

Acquired for the Triquetra Collection in 2016, purchased from a private collection.

Resources about this model

  • Reference book: Cesare Calamandrei. Storia dell’arma bianca italiana. Editoriale Olimpia, 2008.

Thanks

Our thanks to the volunteers who helped with the information on this page:

  • Ben Davies
  • Keith Farrell

P-1888 Italian artillery sabre (Item T-2016-011)

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P-1888 Italian artillery sabre (Item T-2016-011)
P-1888 Italian artillery sabre (Item T-2016-011)

Description

An 1888 pattern Italian artillery sabre, and steel scabbard.

Provenance

Acquired for the Triquetra Collection in 2016, purchased from a private collection.

Resources about this model

  • Reference book: Cesare Calamandrei. Storia dell’arma bianca italiana. Editoriale Olimpia, 2008.

Thanks

Our thanks to the volunteers who helped with the information on this page:

  • Ben Davies
  • Keith Farrell