British Pioneers Sidearm c 1812 By Dawes – 5

Brass stirrup hilt guard, Lion’s head backpiece plus grip & languet. Steel slightly curved blade, which is saw-backed to within 200mm of spear point. Blade marked with cancelled broad arrow on ricasso and makers mark ‘Dawes’ on back edge. In its brown all leather scabbard. Length 678mm Blade 567mm