Description
This reproduction 1803 Infantry Officer?s sword is made with an unsharpened, tempered high carbon steel blade. The hilt is of brass, featuring the symbolic regalia of the British Crown. The grip is of ribbed black leather wrapped with inlaid steel wire. It comes with a leather scabbard with brass accents and two hanging rings. A leather washer at the base of the blade protects the crossguard from colliding into the brass throat of the scabbard.
In 1801, Lord Admiral Nelson was presented with a sword similar to this reproduction by the city of Exeter.
Overall Length: 37 1/4”
Blade: 32 3/8”
2 lb 3.2 oz
