Hi Grey,
My brother just brought this sword along with two other over from the UK.
The sword has definitely been neglected and abused, not sure if my grandfather applied some Royal Artillery buffing wheel bull to it at some stage. Obviously it’s value lies in the fact that it belonged to my grandfather. If it’s value is significantly lessened by it state, then one of my kids will more likely to keep it and enjoy it as is. I did find a picture of a sword with some similarities in the tang and fuller configuration. I have attached a pic. Thanks.
Paul C