The Pattern 1831 sabre for General Officers is a British army pattern sword prescribed for the use of officers of the rank of major-general and above. The sword is hatchet-tipped blade etched with foliage, the general's device of crossed baton and sword and the monogram of Queen Victoria all within an arabesque panel and the left side also bearing the retailers mark ‘Nathan, Tichbourne St, London’. The ivory pistol-grip hilt is fixed by two florally carved rivets (one is missing) with lined knot-hole to pommel and complete with its lozenge profile polished brass scabbard with twin loose suspension rings.
*Condition*
Overall the sword is in good condition. The blade in particular still retains much of its engravings in fine detail with some light pitting. The ivory grip is nicely preserved aside from one floral rivet missing. The polished brass scabbard does show its age with some dents and marks but still works well. The old/crimson cord sword-knot is damaged. Please refer to the images as a part of our condition report.
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