{"product_id":"george","title":"Georgian Flanking \/ Flank Officer’s Sabre – Blue \u0026 Gilt Blade – c.1790s–Early 1803s","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOriginal Georgian flank officer’s sabre, dating to the late 18th \/ very early 19th century and of the type associated with British light infantry and grenadier officers during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic period.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe curved blade retains foliate blue and gilt decoration, with the typical proportions of an officer-purchased fighting sabre rather than a regulation rank-and-file weapon. The blade remains notably sharp (very sharp) and shows distinct historic edge notching, suggestive of genuine hard service use. Though this is of course speculation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete with its original leather scabbard, supporting the overall appearance expected of a privately purchased Georgian officer’s sidearm. Interestingly elements of the brass-work on the scabbard show evidence of japanning, essentially an intentional blackening of the brass, used to prevent glint in theatre. Again supporting combat use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal length blade at 70cm, intentionally shorter than regular period sabres, suggestive of flank use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA strong early British military sword with genuine Napoleonic-era presence, particularly appealing to collectors of Georgian and pre-1803 edged weapons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal antique condition with age-related wear, patina, oxidation and historic marks throughout. The leather scabbard has age-related wear and repairs (internal) consistent with its age. Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK delivery included in the price. Please contact us for international shipping availability and costs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Castlereagh Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59425838727513,"sku":null,"price":895.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1082\/0960\/2905\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_b66eba61-c504-4768-92fc-508053e68c9d.jpg?v=1789412017","url":"https:\/\/castlereaghantiques.co.uk\/products\/george","provider":"Castlereagh Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}