In very good condition, an 1821p British Light Cavalry Officer’s Campaign Sword
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No maker’s / retailer’s name, no markings except for a “14” to the scabbard’s mouth and a strange mark to the guard’s back piece. It is British made as there is a brass proof stud, though this is blank (has not been punch marked). It is a very quality sword, probably Birmingham made. No regimental markings, so not a NCO’s regimental purchase. Possibly a sword made for the Confederate US cavalry; many blank swords were made, mostly in Solingen, with no markings (so as not to attract the wrath of the US Union); many such swords never got to the Confederates because of the Union navy’s effective blockade of Southern ports. The glorious wide flared bars of the guard and fullered blade indicate circa 1845 to 1850.
The 32 5/8 inch plain blade has a light patina and is in very good condition. The hilt / guard appears to have been period chemically browned as the almost bronze coloration is glorious, unlikely to be solely patina. The fishskin grip is in very good condition, save for a few small nodules being absent (the rayskin below seems to be there). The twisted grip wire bindings are very good. The steel field service scabbard is good, some age etc. The sword sheathes and draws well.
A cracking 1821p with a secret history. Enjoy it for only £450. Please quote item reference ZW68. Further / full sized images available upon request. Box?
