This scarce George IV 1822 pattern sword would have been the property of a high-ranking infantry officer. In keeping with a mounted, senior officer’s weapon, the sword is fitted with a cavalry style blade. It is possible that the officer saw service in India, or indeed was an officer in the army of the British East India Company (EIC).
The 810mm curved blade is of the 1788 light cavalry style, being broad, single-edged and with a broad central fuller running into the spear point. A second, narrow fuller runs below the flat spine.
The un-etched blade is in good condition, with minimal age-related tarnish and some small contact nicks to the sharp cutting edge.
The 1822 pattern brass Gothic guard bears the cypher of King George IV (1820-1830). The folding section of the guard is in good working order. The shagreen grip is in good condition, with fading to the grey finish. The wire binding is intact and tight. The blade is firm in the hilt.
The sabre is complete with its leather covered wooden scabbard with brass mounts. The scabbard is in overall good condition with some losses to the leather below the middle ring band. The wooden scabbard beneath has been painted black, blending it in well.
The sabre sheaths and draws smoothly and is held firmly within the scabbard.
This is a nice example of a scarce, 200-year-old senior infantry officer’s sabre.
£795.00
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