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AN 1857 PATTERN ROYAL ENGINEERS' SWORD BY HERBERT & CO
AN 1857 PATTERN ROYAL ENGINEERS' SWORD BY HERBERT & CO, LONDON AND AN 1897 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD BY HAWKES & CO. LONDON
both of regulation type, the first with etched blade including the Regimental insignia and name, scrolling foliage and 'VR' crowned, gilt-brass hilt, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its brass scabbard; the second with etched blade, nickel-plated hilt, in its leather field service scabbard
the first: 81.7 cm; 32 1/4 in blade
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AN 1857 PATTERN ROYAL ENGINEERS' SWORD BY HERBERT & CO, LONDON AND AN 1897 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD BY HAWKES & CO. LONDON
both of regulation type, the first with etched blade including the Regimental insignia and name, scrolling foliage and 'VR' crowned, gilt-brass hilt, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its brass scabbard; the second with etched blade, nickel-plated hilt, in its leather field service scabbard
the first: 81.7 cm; 32 1/4 in blade
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