This c. 1770's Revolutionary War - War of 1812 British Basket Hilt Sword has a 30.5" curved single-edged Etched Blade depicting acid etched decorations, "GR" King George III Royal Cypher and made by "REDDELL & BATE", "WARRENTED". Large gilded brass basket-hilt (some old repairs). Original wood grip with remnants of leather wrap and twisted brass wire. No scabbard. A very unusual and great looking sword.This War of 1812 period British Basket Hilt sword has a 30.5" curved single-edged Etched Blade depicting acid etched decorations, "GR" King George III Royal Cypher and made by "REDDELL & BATE", "WARRENTED".  Large gilded brass basket-hilt (some old repairs).  Original wood grip with remnants of leather wrap and twisted brass wire.  No scabbard.  A very unusual and great looking sword.

 

Ref. Harvey Withers lists Reddell and Bate as working together in 1803 in Birmingham. See page 150 British Military Swords 1786-1912.