{"product_id":"original-early-british-pattern-1822-officers-sword-with-george-iv-royal-cypher-circa-1826","title":"Original Early British Pattern 1822 Officer's Sword with George IV Royal Cypher - Circa 1825","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely service-worn example of a British George IV Era (1820-1830) Pattern 1822 Officer's Sword. The sword is nice but rather crude, and has a lower marker brass Pattern 1822 hilt, with a likely-replaced lacquered wood grip with grooves that once had twisted wire. There is some wear to the brass, and the construction is rather crude, evident of a very early example for a lower ranking officer. There is a very attractive \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ GR \/ IV\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Cypher on the top of the guard. This example does not have the fold-down guard, another detail evident of very early manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sword has a heavily worn and thicker blade than is standard for these, which shows heavy service use. There is no etching remaining if there ever was any to begin with. The blade shows a worn steel patina on both sides, with some past staining and oxidation. The blade has a very long false edge, roughly 8¼”, and is a bit wider at the ricasso. The blade buffer is retained, but it is under the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very nice officer's sword from the early 19th century. Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 32 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Single Edge w\/ Fuller - Piped Back\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 38“\u003cbr\u003eGuard: 4 1\/2\" x 4 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43268195156037,"sku":"ONJR25JYAS62","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25JYAS62__01.jpg?v=1754053603","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-early-british-pattern-1822-officers-sword-with-george-iv-royal-cypher-circa-1826","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}