British 1796 Infantry Blue & Gilt Officer’s sword

British 1796 Infantry Blue & Gilt Officer’s sword regulation hilt with folding shell guard inside. Urn shaped pommel and grooved wooden grip and officer’s cord bullion knot. Straight blade with flat back and single broad fuller to spear point, blue and gilt with foliage and stands of arms. Complete with leather scabbard with brass gilt mounts the top one being engraved with makers details P Gilbert Cockspur St London note sewn joint open