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An early 19th Century Georgian Royal Naval cutlass
the 28½in. tapering single-edged blade stamped on one side at the forte with the Royal Cypher (worn) and the number '4', the back edge stamped with makers name I. Gill, the hilt of regulation pattern, the shaped steel grip with traces of black paint -- 33in. (84cm.) overall
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the 28½in. tapering single-edged blade stamped on one side at the forte with the Royal Cypher (worn) and the number '4', the back edge stamped with makers name I. Gill, the hilt of regulation pattern, the shaped steel grip with traces of black paint -- 33in. (84cm.) overall
See illustration
Literature
Annis, P.G.W: NAVAL SWORDS, British and American Naval Edged Weapons 1660-1815 Arms and Armour Press 1970, page 56 plate 37.