This 1821 pattern light cavalry trooper’s sword was made in Birmingham by William Deakin between 1821 and 1843.
The 900mm slightly curved blade has a thick, flat spine above a wide, three-quarter length fuller. The blade is double-edged for the final 260mm and terminates in a spear point. The blade is in excellent condition. The blade was service sharpened and retains its fighting edge.
The spine of the blade is stamped with the maker’s name, “DEAKIN.”
The blade is firm in the iron three-bar hilt. The bars of the guard are in good condition with cleaned, shallow pitting. The leather wrapped grip is in good condition with some old woodworm holes. The grip is strong.
The sword is complete with its polished iron scabbard with twin suspension rings and asymmetrical, lyre-shaped shoe. The scabbard is in good condition with cleaned shallow pitting. The sword sheathes and draws smoothly.
This is a fine example of an increasingly hard to find 1821 light cavalry trooper’s sword by a well-known Birmingham maker.
