HEAVY CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD, 1796 pattern, Early 19th century.
Typical example of Osborn & Gunby production around 1808-1812
All metal parts in steel, pommel with ball-shaped spout, long crown tail. From its mouth comes the guard branch, hollowed out at the top for the passage of the strap and stamped with the broad arrow with the letters “A.O”.
Large flat guard, disc-shaped, pierced with six oval and two half-moon openings. Reinforced on top with a diamond-shaped metal piece allowing a 15 mm diameter riveted disc to protrude.
External guard mumps 40mm long. Smooth ferrule.
Eleven-fluted wooden spindle.
Straight steel blade, with one edge and a groove on more than two thirds. No sheath.
Blade length: 88.5 cm
Britain.
Early 19th century.
Good condition. Traces of rust, easily cleanable.
Reference :
22760