Light Cavalry or Dragoons sword, nd.
Manufactured by John Read and Sons, Dublin.
Curved, fullered blade, with blued and engraved decoration.
Stirrup guard of gilt metal, worn and discoloured in places, with a lion’s head on each langet.
Pommel and backpiece in the form of lion’s head and mane.
Wooden, ribbed grip covered with black leather.
The blade is similar to the Pattern 1796 Light Cavalry, but is not pipe backed.
There are also possibilities that this weapon may have Indian Army or Rifle Regiment connections.
Previous owner is the father of Col Hay, who served with the 1st Bombay (D.C.O) Lancers.