Original British War of 1812 Era P-1804 Naval Boarding Cutlass by Thomas Gill of Birmingham with King George III GR Cypher Spanish American War One of the largest Regiments

One of the largest Regiments in the British Army of which Queen Elizabeth 2nd is the Colonel-General-in-Chief

Banded tapered tube measures 24” and about 26

British commander Major General Phineas Riall saw the gray coats of the soldiers and happily concluded that he was up against "Buffalo Militia

this example is in flintlock

weight record

Original British War of 1812 Era P-1804 Naval Boarding Cutlass by Thomas Gill of Birmingham with King George III GR Cypher Spanish American War One of the largest RegimentsOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very good original British Pattern 1804 Royal Navy boarding cutlass manufactured by Thomas Gill of Birmingham during the reign of King George III. Measuring 33 overall, it retains its 28 straight blade, deeply grooved iron grip, distinctive figure of eight bowl guard, Crown over GR royal cypher, government inspection marking, and faint double struck T. Gill makers mark. The Pattern 1804 was the first