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A 1788 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY SABRE TO THE DEVON LIGHT DRAGOONS,

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86cm sharply curved fullered blade marked DEVON LIGHT DRAGOONS to either side of the forte, maker marked J.J. Runkel Solingen on the back edge, regulation steel hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, ribbed wooden grip, in its steel scabbard incised with a stylised Union flag or Saltire to one side and with the rack number A/2 on the other.

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A 1788 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY SABRE TO THE DEVON LIGHT DRAGOONS,

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Estimate £600-£800Apr 7, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT

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DAY 1 ANTIQUE ARMS AND ARMOUR

Apr 07, 2026 5:00 AM EDT

Compton, West Berkshire, UK

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