Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 25th May 2022

Lot 281

A Highland regiment officer's dress sword

Estimate £350 - £450 | Hammer £480

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Description

A Highland regiment officer's dress sword, George V, double edged blade etched with Black Watch badge and royal cypher amid panels of thistles, by Gaunt and Son Ltd and so marked on the ricasso, numbered 17140; regulation basket hilt, buff leather liner faced in red felt, wire bound shagreen grip, hilt of dismountable type with two-part screw off pommel and offered complete with interchangeable cross piece; brown leather covered scabbard and black sword bag; probably Black Watch of Canada