Cape Mounted Rifles 1853 Troopers Sword

Cape Mounted Rifles 1853 Troopers Sword, regulation British cavalry trooper’s sword. Slightly curved blade with single fuller and maker marked Mole with a small crown over B over 47 Regulation iron hilt 3 bar hilt with chequered leather slab grips worn. Complete with scabbard marked C.M.R please note one ring missing and throat overall length 41.25 inch the blade 35.25 inch for reference: Swords of the British Army by Brian Robson page 12 – 13