DESCRIPTION: 1796 pattern Osborn and Co British heavy cavalry trooper sword with a German blade. The sword features an iron disc hilt, knuckle bow and backstrap with perforations, a ribbed black leather wrapped handle, an iron scabbard with two suspension rings, a straight blade presenting a wide fuller and thick spine.
Impressed at the scabbard near the mouthpiece "Osborn & Co Birmingham". Incised at the spine of the blade "JJ Runkel Sohlingen". Mark impressed at the side of the blades base "4" beneath a crown.
CIRCA: 19th Century
ORIGIN: England
DIMENSIONS: W: 4.5" L: 41.5", & Blade L: 34.37"

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CONDITION: Wear consistent with age and use. Patinated throughout alongside some scuffing, scratching and mild oxidation. Some wear to the leather at the handle. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.