Good point Norman, this blade does appear to be a backsword blade, and with its general profile seems like British cavalry swords of the period. I think the 'spadroon' blades are quite similar. Without the guard being complete and the interesting remnant its hard to say which type sword this might have been. It is of course clear it was not a 'hanger' in the true sense as the blade would have been too long. Looks like time for a visit to Neumann if I can find it !
