Dutch Model 1813 Light Cavalry No. 2 sword, known for their very short production life and are a rare find. The No. 3 version was introduced only a year later in 1814. A very heavy Dutch sword from the Napoleonic war, they were carried by the Dutch Light Cavalry and mounted Artillery during Waterloo. Later some of these swords were used during the Belgian conflict in 1830.
The sword shows the heavy influence of the French style since at the time Holland was just starting to gain independence from being a French providence.
Steel hilt with hand guard and 2 side bars and steel pommel, wooden troopers grip, covered with black horse leather steel scabbard with two loose hanging rings. The length of the sword ca.103 cm. Width at the ricasso 3,5 cm. Weight, including scabbard: Ca. 2,1 Kg
Dutch Model 1813 Light Cavalry No. 2 sword, known for their very short production life and are a rare find. The No. 3 version was introduced only a year later in 1814. A very heavy Dutch sword from the Napoleonic war, they were carried by the Dutch Light Cavalry and mounted Artillery during Waterloo. Later some of these swords were used during the Belgian conflict in 1830.
The sword shows the heavy influence of the French style since at the time Holland was just starting to gain independence from being a French providence.
Steel hilt with hand guard and 2 side bars and steel pommel, wooden troopers grip, covered with black horse leather steel scabbard with two loose hanging rings. The length of the sword ca.103 cm. Width at the ricasso 3,5 cm. Weight, including scabbard: Ca. 2,1 Kg
