RARE**1822-1830 Georgian British Woolley & Sargant Birmingham 1822 Pattern General & Staff Officer’s Sword With Correct Warranted Pipe Back Etched Blade, Brass Guard & Scabbard. Sn 21506 Swords

**RARE**1822-1830 Georgian British Woolley & Sargant Birmingham 1822 Pattern General & Staff Officer’s Sword With Correct Warranted Pipe Back Etched Blade, Brass Guard & Scabbard. Sn 21506 - 21506

The 1822 pattern sword was a radical departure from previous designs, having a ‘gothic’ style pierced basket hilt so named after its resemblance to window shapes in gothic architecture and folding langet on one side. Pre 1845 these swords had pipe back blades. Post 1845 they were made with slightly curved fullered blades (see page 173 of World Swords by Withers ). This original infantry Officer's Pattern 1822 sword has the correct pre 1845, 34” single edged blade pipe back blade (40” overall). The blade has staining consistent with age and has light etched decoration consisting of foliate and Martial arms panels, King’s crown GR IV (George IV Rex) stylised Royal cypher, indicating manufacture 1822-1830 (from the beginning of William IV’s reign in 1831 the more commonly found Mameluke-style sword tended to be the fashion). The blade also has manufacturer detail ‘Woolley & Sargant Sword Cutler Birmingham’ together with banner ‘Warranted’. The gothic style voided brass guard has Crowned Wreath with crossed arms in the centre denoting issue to General or Staff Officer’s. Its fish skin grip with finger grooves & wire binding is in very good condition. The sword is complete with its brass scabbard which has 2 brass hanging rings. The price for this rare sword includes UK delivery. Sn 21506

£695.00