Steel hilt with oval guard formed of cabled bands producing a scalloped edge. Pierced, with small chiseled detail foliate members. The bands with faceted studs, each set in a hole pierced through the guard and peened on the opposite side as smaller studs. All studs intact. Faceted knuckle bow and pommel. The intent, and result of the construction is to provide a glittering effect in candle light. Good wire wrapped grip. 33 1/4" hollow face triangular blade decorated with a panel of scrolling foliage above a stand of arms. Additional foliage beyond. A few tiny oxidation marks only. Classic as served a military officer of the Napoleonic Wars period.