Original War of 1812 British Officer’s Mameluke Sword Recovered from the Battle of Chippawa (1814) Battlefield in Frame French Gun Magazines This indicates 1940 manufacture by

This indicates 1940 manufacture by C

It looks to be made by Pirelli

almost certainly a British soldier's "bring-back" from the Crimean War

a special military Grand Cross class of the award was established

Original War of 1812 British Officer’s Mameluke Sword Recovered from the Battle of Chippawa (1814) Battlefield in Frame French Gun Magazines This indicates 1940 manufacture byOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This was once a very fine curved British officer's mameluke sword, showing the Egyptian influence in the design. It has a black grip with what were once wonderfully gilt mounts. The 27" blade also still shows a relatively clear gilt CROWN G. R. royal cypher of King George the Third. The sword is 32" in overall length, and comes fully mounted in its own shadow box display case (15" x 40" x 2 ). The inside is lined with