British 1845 /1854 pattern Rifle officers' sword and scabbard, 32inch...

British 1845 /1854 pattern Rifle officers' sword and scabbard, 32inch blade etched with 'Elizabeth Rifles' within scrollwork, Hobson and Sons St Martins Lane London retailers mark to the ricasso, pierced guard with crowned powder horn, wire bound fish skin grip. IF POSTAGE IS REQUIRED, SPECIALIST BLADED ITEM SERVICE MUST BE USED. WE DO NOT OFFER A WRAPPING SERVICE ALONE. Dimensions: 100cm longCondition Report The sword has a dark grey overall speckled finely pitted patina. There is some corrosion spots to the last quarter of the scabbard that would clean off wih reasonable ease but this area of the scabbard does appear to have slightly more pitting than the rest of the sword. The blade has alot of wear to it, the etched decoration being quite soft in places and disappearing in others. Sighting down the spine of the blade as if it were a rifle, there is a small amount of curve to the right which can be seen. The fish skin grip has signs of wear and age but it is all intact as is the wire work. Please register to request a condition report