PRE WWI BRITISH PATTERN 1821 LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER SWORD - ENGRAVED - 20TH HUSSARS
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Reference Number: Avaluer:82997 |
Very good condition original pre WWI BritishPattern 1821 Light Cavalry Officer sword. Maker/retailer marked “BENNETT -66-ST. MARTINS LANE LONDON” on the left ricasso. 35 ½” blade has nice originalbright finish and nice original engraving on both sides. Left side has theQueen Victoria cypher. Right ricasso is engraved with crown and the unit “20THHUSSARS”. Remaining metal has mostly brown patina. Sharkskin covered grip showssome wear and has tight wire wrap. Fitted in... correct original steel scabbardthat has mostly brown patina with some pitting and a few dents. Missing onehanger ring. A nice engraved P1821 cavalry officer saber.