Lot Essay
The 14th Light Dragoons served extensively in the Peninsular War including Talavera and Salamanca. They won the battle honour Douro in 1808.
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WELLINGTON, THE NAPOLEONIC WARS AND WATERLOO, a commemoration in the 200th anniversary year of the battle of Waterloo (Lots 1-50)
A BRITISH 'PATTERN 1796' HEAVY CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD, AND A CROSS-BELT AND POUCH FOR A TROOPER OF THE 14TH LIGHT DRAGOONS
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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A BRITISH 'PATTERN 1796' HEAVY CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD, AND A CROSS-BELT AND POUCH FOR A TROOPER OF THE 14TH LIGHT DRAGOONS
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
The first with 32 ¾ in. (83.2 cm.) blade, iron stirrup hilt with langets, leather-covered grip, and steel scabbard with two rings for suspension; the second with leather-covered wooden body with large leather flap painted '14th L.D.', and white leather shoulder-strap, approx. 9 ¼ in. (23.5 cm.) wide
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
The first with 32 ¾ in. (83.2 cm.) blade, iron stirrup hilt with langets, leather-covered grip, and steel scabbard with two rings for suspension; the second with leather-covered wooden body with large leather flap painted '14th L.D.', and white leather shoulder-strap, approx. 9 ¼ in. (23.5 cm.) wide