United Kingdom. A William IV 1822 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword Auction Archive This Order originated from Portugal

This Order originated from Portugal but in Brazil was no longer associated with it's religious characteristics between the years of 1843-1861

accompanied by a matching boutonniere

and documents to Major Günter Schmidt von Knobelsdorf

Never been to the front

United Kingdom. A William IV 1822 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword Auction Archive This Order originated from PortugalA William IV British 1822 pattern infantry officers sword, featuring a slightly curved pipe back blade and royal cipher. The sword measures 96. 5 cm in total length, with a 83 cm unmarked, steel blade. The blade is single edged with a pipe back and demonstrates extremely faint frosted etchings on the panel, notable pitting throughout, and several notches along the sharp edge. The brass hilt features a fold down guard on one side and larger basket on