In good condition, a 1796p Waterloo 1st Dragoon Guards Heavy Cavalry Troopers Sword.
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Made by Gill of Birmingham, the knuckelbow with aged and worn regimental information “1 D G, F, 2” for 1st Draggon Guards, Troop F, Weapon 2. The 1st (King’s / Qeen’s) Dragoon Guards repeatedly (13 times) charged the French during that most famous of battles; only 15 of the original regiment number of 530 remained in action at the end of the day; two Officers, the RSM, one Sergeant and eleven Privates. This sword was one of the number, but we don’t know if its trooper made it through the day.
The 34 1/2 inch speaar pointed (field modified by the regiment before the battle for better piercing) blade is in good condition but has a number of period nicks to the cutting edge; and is firm in the hilt. The hilt / guard is in good condition for its age / service; both langets were removed by the regiment (as was normal) to prevent the sword getting stuck when sheathing / drawing. The leather bound grip has wear and some small patch loses but is well above average condition wise. The steel scabbard is aged and has lost its suspension rings but is good. The sword sheathes and draws well but a little loosely.
They really don’t come much better. There are 1796 pattern heavy cavalry swords, and there are the select very special few; this is one of the later. You are unlikely to ever get a chance of such a sword and in such good condition ever again. Price? Priceless, but was £? (too late, now sold) to you. Please quote item reference AH83. Further / full sized images available upon request. Box 1875 (2.236) 106 x 15 x 16
