British 1822 Infantry Officer's Fighting Sword

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  British 1822 Pattern Infantry Officer's sword.  This example shows a hilt of firu-gilt brass, with fish-skin grip bound with three gilt wires.  The blade is 31" from the shoulder to the point.  The overall length is 38 1/2" . The maker or retailer is marked J Jones 6 Regent St. London.  The blade shows the Victoria cartouches.  The blade rates very good plus with some slight storage pitting towards the point.  This sword rides in a brass scabbard with two brass rings .  The sword weighs 2 lbs.  The scabbard 1.2 lbs. The scabbard shows some minor usage dents .  The sword sits in the scabbard with a sound tight fit.  An excellent example of a British Infantry Officer's fighting sword from the post 1832 era.