Medals & Coins, Arms & Militaria - 21st November 2018
Lot 235
A group of three swords
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £550
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Description
A group of three swords, comprising: an early 19th Century example of Light Infantry type, broad slightly curved blade 32.5 in., brass stirrup hilt with D-shaped langets, brass mounted leather scabbard; a British 1854 pattern infantry officer's sword, etched blade displaying the name F. Barker, with Henry Wilkinson patent 'solid hilt' and so marked on the blade - being a regulation 'gothic' hilt but formed of steel (originally gilded), brass mounted leather scabbard; and a light infantry officer's sword, etched blade, steel 'gothic' hilt with stringed bugle, steel scabbard. [3]