British M1803 Cavalry Officer Sword

Antique M1803 British Cavalry Officer’s Sword – Engraved Blade, Solingen, w/ Scabbard

Up for sale is a British Cavalry Officer’s Sword, Model 1803, complete with its scabbard. This fine early 19th-century sword was manufactured in Solingen and features a bone grip wrapped in wire, making it a highly desirable collector’s piece.

Period: Early 19th century (Napoleonic Wars era, ca. 1803–1815)

Model: M1803 British Cavalry Officer’s Sword

Blade: Curved single-edged blade with fuller, engraved with floral and military motifs; shows age patina and light wear consistent with 200+ years.

Hilt: Brass guard with distinctive lion’s-head pommel and knuckle bow; bone handle wrapped in twisted wire, secure and intact.

Scabbard:Leather sheath with beautiful gilded fittings scabbard with twin suspension rings, showing natural patina and minor service dents.

Maker: Marked Solingen, a renowned German center for high-quality sword production.

Dimensions: Overall length approx 34 inches, blade length approx 28 1/2 inches.

Condition: Very good antique condition. Blade etching remains visible, grip and wire wrap secure, hilt solid. Scabbard showing expected wear from age.  Collectors’ Note: The M1803 pattern is one of the most iconic British officer’s swords of the Napoleonic period. Examples with bone grips, Solingen manufacture, and scabbards are especially scarce. An excellent centerpiece for any collection of early 19th-century British or Napoleonic militaria.