Non Regulation 1796 Light Cavalry Sabre North African A 19th century South Chinese

A 19th century South Chinese Paidao

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with etched blade marked 'London Made' on the back edge

Manufactured by Pillin

Retailed by Landon & Morland of 17 Jermyn Street London

Non Regulation 1796 Light Cavalry Sabre North African A 19th century South ChineseA unique non regulation 1796 Light Cavalry with ogee langets. The wooden inner of the scabbard is in excellent condition with the sabre drawing smoothly. The grip leather is intact with most of the grip wire remaining. The blade has some minor black spots, but is otherwise in excellent condition. There is no makers mark on the blade, however the ogee style langets are often found on swords attributed to John Prosser. It is likely that this sword was