A 1796 Infantry Officer’s Sword by Osborn. 39” overall, 32 ½” straight fullered engraved blade with crown GR, foliage & trophies of arms with Pre 1801 Union Jack, Osborn & Warranted in a ribbon . Forte with GG blade smith mark . Folding guard, D shaped knuckle bow, faceted pommel, twisted silver wire grip. In its original black leather scabbard with gilt brass top mount & chape with frog button & one suspension ring.
Circa 1796-1801.
Sword in good condition, scabbard repaired with leather full length contemporary reinforcement.
Henry Osborn, Sword Cutler, Bordsley Near Birmingham, Circa 1800