Original U.S. M-1872 Light Cavalry Saber with Nickel-Plated Scabbard - marked Made in Germany 81mm Mortar Eventually the Patchett design won

Eventually the Patchett design won and the decision was made in 1951 for the British Army to adopt it

Several A-11 versions featured a characteristic coin-edge bezel and caseback

Arrived Liverpool

These are original surplus

Considered a lighter

Original U.S. M-1872 Light Cavalry Saber with Nickel-Plated Scabbard - marked Made in Germany 81mm Mortar Eventually the Patchett design wonOriginal Item: Only One Available. The U. S. Model of 1872 Light Cavalry Saber was the second in the series of light cavalry sabers used by the United States. The design was used in the U. S. from about 1872, through the Indian Wars and skirmishes of the 1870's, 1880's and 1890's. This sword, unlike it's predecessor the Model 1860 Light Cavalry, was considered a minor improvement, although many were still not satisfied. The weight of the sword was