1796 Pat. British Infantry Officers Sword Of The George III/ Napoleonic Period.

Description 1796 Pat. British Infantry Officers Sword of the George III/ Napoleonic Period.  Overall length approx. 38 in, blade length approx. 32. 3/24 in.  The steel blade is straight flat backed with fullers to both sides with a spear point, and double edged for the last 6 inches.  To one side of the blade is some decoration towards the rocasso, but much has been lost over time.  The blade is to a dark grey patina with darker grey/ black specles of “old” rust throughout.  The hilt retains much of its oroiginal gilt and consists of; the articulated shell guard, knuckle bow, cross guard terminating in a rearward foliate decorated quillon, fluted urn pommel with prominent flattened ball tang.  The silver wire grip fairly complete and in good overall condition. A good example of a fighting version of this pattern of sword, carried by British infantry officers of the line during the Napoleonic wars, in good overall condition for its age. NOTE: It is illegal to sell edged weapons to anyone who is or appears to be under the age of 18 in the UK and we so we will need irrefutable proof of the purchasers age with payment via cash (insured postage please), cheque, postal order or money order. Payment via cash (insured postage please), cheque,postal order or money order. Credit/Debit Card: Delta, Electron, JCB, Maestro, Mastercard, Pin Train, Solo, UK Maestro or VISA We cannot accept Paypal payments for edged weapon stock. Please call 01538 702738 to arrange payment and collection.