This is an excellent, original, British Military short sword side arm. It has 23 ¼” heavy single edged curved blade and measures 29” overall. The blade has a small continental ‘crown above R’ mark and has its original hilt washer. It has a rugged brass handle deeply grooved for grip with full knuckle bar, curved quillon cross guard with ball end and rounded pommel. The knuckle guard is dated ‘1857’ with indistinct letter. The Sword is complete with original Leather Scabbard with brass locket and chape. The scabbard is fitted with its original leather frog which has leather strap hangers & metal buckles. The frog is stamped with letters and numbers. Also included is its original leather belt. The leather belt is 2” wide and 44 ½” length. The belt tab is stamped with letters and numbers. The belt has a white metal buckle and stud. The belt is holed to accommodate the buckle prongs and stud. All marks on the sword, frog and belt are illustrated in the images. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2215
£675.00