A PATTERN 1822 GENERAL OR STAFF OFFICER'S SWORD
BY PROSSER, MANUFACTURER TO THE KING, LONDON, HILT NUMBERED '457', CIRCA 1822-1830
With single-edged pipe-backed blade double-edged towards the point and etched on each side with a crowned 'GR IV' cypher, the crossed sword and baton, and the maker's signature, gilt-brass 'gothic' hilt with pierced crowned crossed sword and baton, original wire-bound shagreen-covered grip, and original steel scabbard
34¼ in. (87 cm.) blade
A PATTERN 1822 GENERAL OR STAFF OFFICER'S SWORD
BY PROSSER, MANUFACTURER TO THE KING, LONDON, HILT NUMBERED '457', CIRCA 1822-1830
With single-edged pipe-backed blade double-edged towards the point and etched on each side with a crowned 'GR IV' cypher, the crossed sword and baton, and the maker's signature, gilt-brass 'gothic' hilt with pierced crowned crossed sword and baton, original wire-bound shagreen-covered grip, and original steel scabbard
34¼ in. (87 cm.) blade
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