A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD of regulation type, with curved blade broadening and double-edged towards the tip (small edge nicks), etched and gilt on a blued panel over the lower portion with foliage 'GR' crowned, a mounted cavalryman on one face and with further foliage, trophies and the crowned Royal arms on the other, iron hilt comprising scrolling quillon, bevelled knuckle-guard, a pair of langets, faceted back-strap and pommel, and wire-bound leather-covered grip with a faceted iron collar at the base, in its iron scabbard (small dents) with two split rings for suspension 84.0 cm; 33 in blade