λ An early 19th Century British light cavalry officer's levee sword

λ An early 19th Century British light cavalry officer's levee sword, curved and fullered blade 30 in., with etched decoration and retaining traces of blue and gilt; gilt metal hilt of 'mameluke' type, embossed crosspiece with lion mask device to the ecusson and flaming quillon terminals, ivory grip scales, sword knot; the leather covered scabbard with ornate gilt brass mounts (band and long chape original, locket a replacement).