A large solid example of the popular British 1803 Flank Offices sabre. Made by Osborn (dated 1803-1808), carrying the GG stamp of the maker. It has the distinctive lion headed pommel and brass guard with GR cypher. The long fullered blade has a speckled overall patina and is solid in the guard with no movement. The grip still retains its original shagreen and brass wire cover. The sword is 94cm overall with a 81cm blade and measures 3.5cm at the forte.
Authorised in 1803, when 'a Pattern Sword for the Officers of Grenadiers and Light Infantry' was authorised. Similar in shape and style to the sword carried by light cavalry officers, it still retained a remarkable amount of regimental differences. It was designed to be a more robust fighting sword for officers of the elite flank companies of British regiments. These sabres proved to be incredibly popular, and remained in service until 1822, when they were eventually replaced by a more standard pattern.
A large solid example of the popular British 1803 Flank Offices sabre. Made by Osborn (dated 1803-1808), carrying the GG stamp of the maker. It has the distinctive lion headed pommel and brass guard with GR cypher. The long fullered blade has a speckled overall patina and is solid in the guard with no movement. The grip still retains its original shagreen and brass wire cover. The sword is 94cm overall with a 81cm blade and measures 3.5cm at the forte.
Authorised in 1803, when 'a Pattern Sword for the Officers of Grenadiers and Light Infantry' was authorised. Similar in shape and style to the sword carried by light cavalry officers, it still retained a remarkable amount of regimental differences. It was designed to be a more robust fighting sword for officers of the elite flank companies of British regiments. These sabres proved to be incredibly popular, and remained in service until 1822, when they were eventually replaced by a more standard pattern.
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