A Georgian Cavalry Sabre
Slightly curved blade with broad shallow fuller on each side with the Royal Coat of Arms and crowned "GR" cypher, on the back illegible signed. Brass stirrup hilt comprising a pair of langets, the outer cast with a lion mask in low relief, grooved knuckle-bow and the back-strap rising to form a maned lionshead pommel. The leather covered grip and copper wire wrap. In steel scabbard with two rings for suspension. United Kingdom circa 1800, length 101 cm. Condition 2
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Slightly curved blade with broad shallow fuller on each side with the Royal Coat of Arms and crowned "GR" cypher, on the back illegible signed. Brass stirrup hilt comprising a pair of langets, the outer cast with a lion mask in low relief, grooved knuckle-bow and the back-strap rising to form a maned lionshead pommel. The leather covered grip and copper wire wrap. In steel scabbard with two rings for suspension. United Kingdom circa 1800, length 101 cm. Condition 2