I love these stirrup-hilted lion pommels with the sidebar. At first glance, I'd say British militia/volunteer officers sword rather than yeomanry.
As a rule of thumb, cavalry used steel hilts. But there are always exceptions in this period.
However, it is a concern that the metal between the guard and the pommel doesn't match. They should be the same and match the buttons of the officers' uniform. Also, I am concerned with how the tail of the knuckle bar fits in the lion's mouth. That is quite a broad gap, almost like it should be for a wider bar.
So my opinion is this is made from parts. It looks well done and like it was assembled a while ago, as the peen looks old but I suspect not 'in period'.
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