8th Dec, 2021 12:00

Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria

 
Lot 186
 

186

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 (2)
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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 (2)