A pattern 08 British military cavalry trooper's sword dated and marked crown over 11 over E, standard trooper's pattern with Sb & N under broad arrow,PO8 on back of blade at hilt with chequered wooden grip of standard form, khaki painted bowl shaped guard showing some rusting, the blade in excellent to fine condition and in some storage grease. The khaki painted standard steel scabbard showing rust over most of its length on one side and careful cleaning would improve the set considerably