In an August 10th posting, Andrew van der Schalk inquired where he could get an authentic 1796 Heavy Cavalry Sword such as Sharpe used. He can get a fine replica at The Discriminating General at www.militaryheritage.com. The cost is $200 US. Unfortunately, it has a hatchet point rather than a spear point such as Sharpe had, but it’s still a great blade. Alan Kempner