A British Victorian Period Army Bandsman’s Sword c.1850

A good early example of the musicians pattern sidearm. Brass cruciform hilt with “VR” cypher. Curved blade with etched makers name.

References indicate that this pattern with a cured scimitar blade is both earlier ( around 1837-1850) and rarer than those encounter with a straight blade. No scabbard.
Approx 700mm.

Code: 1227