A BRITISH 1827 PATTERN RIFLE OFFICER’S SWORD

Late 19th century
With regulation single-edged fullered blade finely etched with crowned VR cypher, floral scrollwork, and various military emblems including the Queen’s crown and strung bugle; ricasso marked “Smallpage and son Maddox, London”; the brass Gothic hilt incorporating crowned VR cypher within a scrolling cartouche, shagreen-covered grip bound with twisted wire, retaining its original bullion sword knot; together with its steel scabbard fitted with twin suspension rings, overall length 100cm