Original British Napoleonic Trooper P-1796 Light Dragoon Saber with Scabbard WWII The document states that he

The document states that he enlisted at 23 years old and having the occupation as a machinist

so the assembly number cannot be read

and was most likely given in recognition for donation to the Kriegsmarine war fund

When we received the case

The case also has a brass data plate on the exterior that reads that same as the sextant itself which is nicely marked:

Original British Napoleonic Trooper P-1796 Light Dragoon Saber with Scabbard WWII The document states that heOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of the British P 1796 Light Dragoon Saber. The Pattern 1796 light cavalry saber is a sword that was used primarily by British light dragoons and hussars, and King's German Legion light cavalry during the Napoleonic Wars. It was adopted by the Prussians (as the 1811 pattern or "Blcher saber") and used by Portuguese and Spanish cavalry. Our example is in fine condition and retains very little