1853 BRITISH ARMY CAVALRY SWORD BY WEYERSBERG SOLINGEN CRIMEAN WAR ERA

Description

Offered is an original 1853 pattern British cavalry sword by Weyersberg of Solingen, an iconic sabre as carried by the British dragoons in the Crimean War.

Features a solid steel 3 bar hilt & guard with steel pinned checkered leather grip. Superbly forged, massive 90.2cm long, slightly curved blade, which is in fine condition with a plain, buffed, bright metal surface, with knights-head maker & British crowned 22 inspectors stamp to ricasso & “B” stamp back edge, lightly sharpened & nicked front edge. Original rolled steel scabbard, with loose ring hanger mounts. Replacement throat has been soldered into place.

A very finely balance light cavalry sabre showing quality craftsmanship, this one is a very desirable display piece carried by British mounted forces throughout the Empire including Australia. Sword measures 104cm, 106.5cm in scabbard.