The Pattern 1796 British infantry officer's sword was carried by officers of the line infantry in the British Army between 1796 and the time of its official replacement with the gothic hilted sword in
Sword with scabbard in Auckland War Memorial Museum
Hilt of the 1796 Pattern
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A spadroon is a light sword with a straight-edged blade, enabling both cut and thrust attacks. This English term first came into use in the early 18th century, though the type of sword it referred to
Pattern 1796 infantry officer's sword
…Wars. The sword was introduced by General Order in 1796, replacing the previous Pattern 1786 sword. It was similar to its predecessor in having a spadroon blade, i.e. one straight, flat backed and single edged with a single fuller on each side. The hilt was of gilt brass or gunmetal, with a knucklebow…
The typical hilt of the most commonly known spadroon, the British 1796 pattern infantry officer's sword. This is the fixed guard version. Many also had a hinged inner guard so that the sword rested flush against the uniform when worn.