Sharpe's Rifles
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Sharpe's Rifles is chronologically the sixth, but the ninth published, historical novel in the Richard Sharpe series by Bernard Cornwell, first published in 1988. The narrative follows Sharpe and his
First edition
The Pattern 1796 heavy cavalry sword was the sword used by the British heavy cavalry, and King's German Legion Dragoons, through most of the period of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. It played
Sergeant Charles Ewart of the Scots Greys at Waterloo, wielding the 1796 pattern sword as he captures the eagle of the 45e Ligne
British Pattern 1796 heavy cavalry trooper's sword
Hilt of British pattern 1796 heavy cavalry officers sword
Hilt of Pattern 1796 heavy cavalry officer's dress sword