Pattern 1796 light cavalry saber and scabbard. The simple handle has a leather grip and an ear-shaped guard. The scabbard has attached straps that hook onto two rings along the inner curve. The straps have to additional hooks.
Context
Said to have been surrendered to Cornelius Young during the Battle of Plattsburgh in the War of 1812.
Acquisition
Accession
1921.17
Source or Donor
Ladd, Eldon H.
Acquisition Method
Gift
Made/Created
Date made
1796 - 1814
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Saber
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Sword
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Edged Weapons
Nomenclature Class
Armaments
Nomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
