Code: 12557
A scarce and attractive 1821 Pattern Pipeback Heavy Cavalry Officers Sword.
Regulation 1821 pattern "ladder" hilt, the guard has three small cracks to the outer bars surrounding the central "rib" which is sound. This is typical of these early guards due to the cast iron construction. Stepped pommel with smooth two stage backpiece. The grip bound with shagreen and twistwire, which remains full intact, but with loss to the shagreen.
The 32¾ inch pipe backed blade is plain, other than the rather faint etched retailer's panel (Hamburger & Co)name and its surrounding decoration. The blade culminating in a spear point. Light staining and corrosion overall, but generally bright. This blade length would suggest this sword was likely produced for a junior officer, or Cornet. No movement between blade and hilt.
The steel scabbard with twin hanging rings. The scabbard is generally sound, but has a crack at its centre, and several holes, the largest of which is at the drag However the blade fits well, and these swords so often lack their original scabbards.
Strictly over 18's only. Photo ID will be required before this item can be dispatched. Please send this at the time of ordering, to prevent unnecessary delay in your order being dispatched.
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