TWO LATE 18TH CENTURY BRITISH LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SABERS. A British Pattern 1788 Light Cavalry Officer's saber, steel stirrup hilt with long, narrow langets, black leather covered grip with twisted brass wire, curved single-edge blade with false edge at the tip, single narrow and single wide fuller, with etched figure of a mounted hussar, on one side above a Turk's head and on the other a series of cabalistic symbols; spine marked EGG (grip possibly re-wrapped). (Provenance: Bonhams Antique Arms & Armor and Modern Sporting Guns, November 9, 2015, Lot 4143). Blade lg. 35 3/4, overall lg. 41 in. A British Pattern 1796 Light Cavalry Officer's saber, steel hilt, narrow counter-guard with langets, reverse 'P' knuckle bow connecting to a rounded pommel with back strap, leather covered grip with twisted brass wire (insect holes in grip); curved single-edge blade with false edge at the top, single wide fuller with etched griffon, Turk's head and cabalistic decoration. Blade lg. 32 1/2, overall lg. 37 1/4 in. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing