A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD

A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD of regulation type, with curved blade broadening and double-edged towards the tip (small edge nicks), etched with foliage and 'Osborn Warranted' on one face (rubbed), iron hilt comprising scrolling quillon, bevelled knuckle-guard, a pair of langets, faceted back-strap and pommel, and leather-covered grip (small losses, wire binding missing), with an iron collar at the base, in its iron scabbard, perhaps the original, stamped 'Osborn & Gunby, Birmingham' and 'RHA 464' for Royal Horse Artillery, and with two split rings for suspension 83.0 cm; 32 3/4 in blade