An 1845 Pattern Piquet Weight Infantry Officers Sword. 37” overall, 32” slightly curved slender single edged blade, double edged towards the tip, foliate engraved with Crowned VR Cypher. The gilt brass three bar guard with VR monogram in an oval, forward swept quillon & hinged folding edge, fish skin grip with seven bands of twisted wire, the back strap cast in a single piece with oval stepped pommel, contained in its original gilt brass scabbard .
Circa 1840
Uncommon sword in good condition, blade a bit rubbed, knuckle bow slightly flattened.