18th Hussars Cavalry Sword Patent Hilt by Wilkinson

18th Hussars Cavalry Sword Patent Hilt by Wilkinson Sword London number 30493 October 21st 1890 to J M S Groves. Steel three bar hilt with chequered pommel and solid patent hilt. Slightly curved blade with single fuller engraved with scrolls crown VR and officer’s name pls regimental badge for the 18th Hussars and battle honours for the Peninsular and waterloo. Brass proof plug and marked SOLID PATENT TANG with Wilkinson number on back edge. It is complete with steel scabbard with two loose rings. Overall length 40 inches the blade 34.75 inches