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Originally Posted by SwordLover79
Perhaps it was made in India as a copy...
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I doubt that. The decoration style is entirely in keeping with the Georgian era, plus the hilt and blade all show ageing. My only thought is that there is a chance that the blade and hilt didn't start life together. If only because I wouldn't expect to see a plain blade on a fancy hilt.
But these things did happen. Maybe an officer wanted a sturdy fighting sword that only needed to look fancy when it was in its scabbard? We must remember that these swords were often very personal to the officer. They could have been a gift or purchased with the thought that one day his life may depend on it.
This is one of mine showing similar decoration to the hilt and langets: