Medals & Coins, Arms & Militaria - 21st November 2018
Lot 239
A Victorian 1822 pattern infantry officer's sword
Estimate £250 - £350 | Hammer £250
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Description
A Victorian 1822 pattern infantry officer's sword, light model, pipe-backed blade 31.5 in., gilt brass 'gothic' hilt with VR cypher and folding inner guard;together with a Victorian court sword, hollow triangular-section blade 31 in., gilt brass hilt with applied VR cypher to the outer shell, crown pommel; and another court sword, hollow triangular-section blade 30 in. steel hilt set with cut steel beads, further beads strung in rows to the grip. [3]