British 1760s Infantry Officer Sword

This historic sword features a straight steel blade with etched decoration, a brass basket guard, and a wire-wrapped leather grip. The leather scabbard has brass mounts and shows wear. Carried by British infantry officers during the American Revolutionary War and Napoleonic Wars, this sword is a rare survivor. It represents 18th-century British military officer styling and craftsmanship. The blade has a dark gray patina with minor historic pitting near the tip. The leather grip wrap shows typical wear from active service, with the wire wrap remaining intact.