United Kingdom. A William IV 1822 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword Republic of evidence of scratches on enamel

evidence of scratches on enamel

stating his birth date as December 25

the latter retaining an original brown leather strap stamped with a maker’s mark of “JULIUS MAURER

unmarked but bears characteristics of Petz & Lorenz

with alternating silver-gilded lions and castles in each quadrant

United Kingdom. A William IV 1822 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword Republic of evidence of scratches on enamelA William IV British 1822 pattern infantry officers sword, featuring a slightly curved pipe back blade and royal cipher. The sword measures 96. 5 cm in total length, with a 83 cm unmarked, steel blade. The blade is single edged with a pipe back and demonstrates extremely faint frosted etchings on the panel, notable pitting throughout, and several notches along the sharp edge. The brass hilt features a fold down guard on one side and larger basket on