Thanks for your reply.
It's similar, yes. But not the same. Perhaps it is a precursor. Notice the bars in the front, which are much more prominent. Also the guard's a little different in shape.
This is steel not brass.
And the grip is silver wire wrap – the kind you find on18th century rapiers.
This sword is huge. The blade is very long.
It was actually described as an English (yes, English!) backsword - cavalry.
But it's so Scottish in it's look I have to wonder. As you say, there's that 1798 pattern to consider, for a start.
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