Heavy Cavalry 1788 Sword by Gill

Heavy Cavalry 1788 Sword iron hilt consisting of bars forming half basket with D shaped flat knucklebow leading to a four slotted cross guard. Leather grip secured by twisted silver wire and large ovoid pommel. Straight blade single edged becoming double towards the tip with inspection mark to one side 4 and crown the reverse with makers name Gill tight and solid sword in very good condition

Reference: British Cavalry Sword by Richard Dellar page 18 plate 2.1
Blade Length: 35.25 inch
Overall Length: 42.25 Inch