Household Cavalry Officers Officers Sword c 1805

Household Cavalry Officers Officers Sword although referred to as 1814 model this example is slightly different to the regulation pattern. This actual sword is detailed in the book, The British Cavalry Sword 1788 – 1912 by Richard Dellar page 202 plate 20.12.The description is as follows: A sword with a similar in detail to the Prussian Cuirassier Officers Model 1797 sword but with a central device of the British Royal Crest instead of the Prussian eagle. This type of hilt is thought to date from around 1805. The sword is in very good condition no damage to the basket and the bound leather grip shows slight wear, it is complete with brass scabbard with two narrow slots covered with fish skin note lower ring missing. Overall length 103cm the blade 88.5cm