Early 19th century, the weapon being a Mameluke sabre with a clipped back curved blade, iron cross guard with round finials, white horn grip with brass mounts, iron scabbard with cross mounts and hanging rings; blade with later 19th-century engraved inscription as follows: "Worn by Lt. Col Sir J. J. Fraser Bart / 7th Hussars at / Orthez. Toulouse & Waterloo." Lot also comes with C. R. B. Barrett. THE 7TH (QUEEN'S OWN) HUSSARS. London: Royal United Service Institution, 1914. 2 volumes. Hardcover. Half-bound black leather over blue cloth boards with gilt. Thick 8vo. Each with color frontispiece and numerous illustrations. Fraser's portrait is in Vol. II of The 7th (Queen's Own) Hussars (facing p. 362) and information about him appears on p. 363. (Reference copies in overall fair condition with significant wear.)

Overall 37 in.; blade 30 3/4 in.; books each 9 7/8 x 7 1/2 in.

Charlie Stancil Antiques, Chapel Hill, NC

The mameluke was used by the officers of the 7th Queen's Own Hussars, a cavalry regiment in the British Army. Sir James John Fraser (1789-1834) served as a captain in the 7th Hussars in the Peninsular War in 1813-1814, and later at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 when he was on the Duke of Wellington's staff. He eventually became a major, and in 1826 earned the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. A rare historical sword with significant battlefield provenance.

Scabbard and guard with rust, blade with multiple edge nicks, light scratches and minimal rust; grip with hairlines, repair to pommel with one side no longer flush, one crack at knot hole, missing mount to one side.