British George IV 1821 Pattern Heavy Cavalry Officers Sword. #2304014

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This scarce 1821 pattern British heavy cavalry officer’s sword bears the royal cypher of King George IV, dating it to between 1821 and June 1830.

The 905mm pipe back blade is single-edged and terminates in a 245mm double-edged quill point.

The blade is in excellent condition for its 200 years of age and bears King George IV’s crowned and laureled Royal cypher on both sides. The blade retains its original polish, remaining bright with only some small spots of tarnish at the forte and a small patch of very shallow pitting on one side at the beginning of the double edge.

The second pattern “honeysuckle” guard is in good condition. The plain steel back strap, with slightly raised thumb section is finished with a stepped oval pommel through which the tang is peened.

The grip is strong and secure. The shagreen is in good condition and the three strands of twisted wire are intact and tight. The blade is firm in the hilt.

The steel scabbard is in good condition with a small dent and tiny split on the edge on one side 270mm from the bottom. The polished steel remains bright and free of rust with a pale speckling of tarnish. The sword sheathes and draws smoothly.

This is a very fine example of a scarce early 1821 pattern heavy cavalry sword bearing the cypher of King George IV, who only reigned for ten years from 1820-1830.

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