Original British Napoleonic Lion-headed 52nd Regiment of Foot Bandsman's Short Sword - circa 1815 Rear Sight Assembly When the Model 1857s became

When the Model 1857s became available in greater numbers

brass buttons

the 504th RCT finally took up positions along the West Bank of the Rhine River

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it is impossible for us to see if each one is marked without using paint stripper or a wire wheel

Original British Napoleonic Lion-headed 52nd Regiment of Foot Bandsman's Short Sword - circa 1815 Rear Sight Assembly When the Model 1857s becameOriginal Item: One Only. From the time of King George 3rd this is a brass hilted, lion headed Bandsman's Short Sword with 20" double edged blade. Overall length is 25 inches. All brass hilt with straight cross guard and Lion's Head to pommel. Engraved in the grip is the regimental marking: 52nd REG of FOOT Originally raised as a line regiment in 1755 and numbered as the 54th Foot, in 1801 the regiment was changed to the 52nd Regiment of Foot in 1756,