Need help identifying British style Afghan cavalry sabre

[Jim McDougall]

Originally Posted by Will M

I would think the pattern is the later 1854 when officially the folding guard was abolished. The hilt does appear "locally" made with noticeable differences.
Why is there no photo of the cartouche as it would answer the question of state. A British blade that may have been rehilted.

In looking at this again, I see what you mean Will, the hilt does look pretty 'rough'. Good note on the abolished hilt post 1854, these infantry officer M1822 were used until 1890s. Would be nice to see the cartouche.