An Interesting 1796 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword of Coldstream Guards and Battle of Waterloo

An Interesting 1796 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword of Coldstream Guards and Battle of Waterloo Interest, straight single edge blade 32” etched with crowned GR cipher and martial trophy, regulation gilt brass hilt with folding side-guard and silver-covered grip, the side-guard later engraved with the presentation inscription ‘Carried by My Father LIEUT Hon Walter Forbes at WATERLOO’, in its steel scabbard with twin hanging rings, age worn overall, good condition. Walter Forbes, 18th Lord Forbes (1798 – 1868) was a Scottish Peer. He was one of the youngest serving officers of the line, during the Battle of Waterloo. He was serving with the Coldstream Guards during the famous battle.