88cm pipe backed blade with spear point, etched with celestial imagery, stylised calligraphy in the talismanic fashion and the owner's crest and initials TC, regulation copper gilt hilt with shaped langets applied with white metal fleur-de-lis, wire bound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard. The 10th Hussars regimental pattern sword was in use between 1808 and 1821. Lieutenant Colonel Lord Thomas Cecil served with the 10th Hussars between 1816 and 1838. Sold with a quantity of research.