G'day Wayne,
The G stamps indicate the blade was made by the British sword maker Osborn or Osborn and Gunby in the period around 1796-1815 ish. It doesn't conform to any standard pattern, but could belong to the family of short, curved, light infantry officer swords that seem to have been favoured by some officers of militia regiments. Here are a couple of similar examples. I can't make out the writing on the blade in one of the photos you posted. It could be the name of the retailer who sold the sword, or perhaps the unit the owner belonged to?
Cheers,
Bryce
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