31" double-edged blade decorated first half with foliage and crowned VR cipher. The forte with faint as applied maker's name. Gilt hilt with crown form pommel and pierced VR cipher to the guard. Fine wire wrapped grip. See British Cut and Thrust Weapons, Wilkinson, fig.54a for this pattern. Hilt with near all original bright gold overlay and original blade seat. We found no other examples on the internet including auction results.
