In aged but good condition, a scarce Napoleonic Wars 1804P British Royal Naval Cutlass.
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George III cypher under crown to the blade confirms this was sold to the Royal Navy. Possibly around at the time of the famous Battle of Trafalgar (21st October 1805).
The 27 3/8 inch period sharpened blade has apparently seen some form of action as the cutting edge towards the point has an indentation and roughness, plus the blade is not perfectly straight in that area. The blade itself past that is very sound but has pitting. Blade with correct GR royal cypher is firm in the hilt. The figure of eight hilt / guard with age but good. The “pineapple” ribbed grip with age / wear but good.
Scarce item in good order but with signs it has bee used; the perfect collector’s cutlass! Yours for was £? (too late, now sold). Please quote item reference AG24. Further / full sized images available upon request. Box 1384-101x19x16 (2.053)
