Hi Jim,
This is a very nice example 1822 pattern sword for Generals and Staff Officers, and the hilt styling is colloquially termed 'Gothic' for the pointed arches in the design motif which resemble those architectural features. The same form hilt appears on the M1822 cavalry and infantry officers swords, but in those the Royal cypher is in the cartouche.
With this pattern the crossed sword and baton appear as in this example. The scabbard on this would have been steel for dress and undress, but for full dress leather and gilt mounts.
While generals adopted the M1831 mameluke style sword, this pattern remained in use with the pipeback blade as seen on this one until 1845 for staff officers....then the Wilkinson type blade was adopted.
This sword presumably then would be post 1822, pre 1845.
Ref: Brian Robson "Swords of the British Army", 1975, London.
p.143, #159
All the best,
Jim
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