Napoleonic saber-Naval ?

[Radboud]

Originally Posted by Will M

I would not go so far as to say it's naval though could have been used by that branch on an individual basis.

I think the ivory = navy notion is just another of those misconceptions created by early collectors and then spread by less-than-scrupulous dealers looking to cash in on a "navy premium".

It's a nice sword Jim. Is it still in your collection? Do you have the scabbard, and are there any manufacturer's marks on it?