19th century A.D. 1821 Pattern,posed of a slightly curved blade marked with crown over GRIV monograms and 'The Iniskilling Dragoons'; fitted with wire-bound ray skin hilt and openwork basket guard, lion's head pommel;plete with original steel scabbard. See Withers, Harvey J. S., Swords and Sabres, 2011, p.194, for the type.907 grams, 1.06 m (41 3/4 in.). Acquired from MDL Historic Military Antiques, UK. The Kusmirek Collection, UK.Apanied by a copy of the purchase invoice and regiment details. This pattern sword would have been in use during the Crimean War period and the regiment served at Balaclava as part of the Heavy Brigade.