British 1796 Blue and Gilt Light Officers Cavalry Sword

British 1796 Blue and Gilt Light Officers Cavalry Sword steel regulation hilt with leather bound grip secured by silver twisted wire. The curved blade with engraved gilt decoration including GR crown. Royal coat of arms, trophies of arms plus floral designs. Both the blue and gilt are good and bright however scabbard wear marks can be seen.Complete with steel scabbard showing age surface pitting light pitting. For reference please see Robson Swords of the British Army revised edition plate 59 Overall length 95cm blade 82.5cm