Antique WWI British 1821 Pattern Heavy Cavalry Officers Sword

Victorian era British Pattern 1821 heavy cavalry officer sword with its distintinctive "honeysuckle" pattern pierced hilt and Wilkinson type blade. A typical example with large steel bowl guard engraved with a honeysuckle ladder pattern. Fishskin and wire covering to the grip.

The 37 3/4 blade is stained and patinated. The right side of the blade has original brass PROVED control mark which shape is typical for cutler Robert Mole & Sons, Birmingham. Steel hilt is tarnished and pitted.

The blade is firm in the hilt and the fishskin grip plus wire bindings are all good and tight. Length of the blade with handle: 96 cm (37 3/4). Length of the blade without handle: 81.3 cm (32).

The item "Antique WWI British 1821 Pattern Heavy Cavalry Officers Sword" is in sale since Monday, September 28, 2020. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\Great Britain\Edged Weapons". The seller is "emilzolya" and is located in Nottingham. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Region of Origin: Great Britain
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Original/Reproduction: Original