Medals & Coins, Arms & Militaria - 3rd May 2018

Lot 1154

A British 1895 pattern infantry officer's sword

Estimate £130 - £150 | Hammer £130

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Description

A British 1895 pattern infantry officer's sword, of piquet weight, narrow blade 32.5 in, decorative etching and retailer's name of J.A & N.S. Regent Street London; regulation hilt with pierced scrollwork and VR cypher, lacking the turned down inner edge of the version introduced in 1897, chequered backstrap; steel scabbard.