With reference to the original No 4. "Hyde Division" was a divison of the Cheshire Police in the 19th Century. Hyde is now a suburb of Greater Manchester. These "sabres" as they were known, were kept in the Division stores, only to be issued when serious riots or disturbances were expected. Being little used they had a long life, And I think this one could easily date from the 1840's.
Regards
Richard
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