Sabre, Light Cavalry

Production date
Circa 1850s
 Description
The sabre was used in the military service in India [1850's].
Secured by the late Thomas Hunt (father of donor) of the Coorg & Mysore Rifles
while serving in India. The decoration on the brass disc attached on the hilt guard is an elephant surrounded by wreath.
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Object detail

Production date
Circa 1850s
Media/Materials
Sabre steel blade, brass hilt
Measurements
Hilt: 126mm
Blade: 736mm
Total length: 860mm
Collection
Social History
Department collection type
Social History
Credit line
Collection of Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
Accession number
1965/30/183

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