6th Dec, 2023 11:00
Arms, Armour & Militaria
278
AN ELIZABETH II ROYAL AIR FORCE OFFICER'S SWORD BY WILKINSON, NO. 81651
with etched blade including vacant scrolls, battle honour 'Borneo', the owner's initials 'B.C.H.', crowned insignia and Royal arms, gilt-brass hilt, in its scabbard, complete with buff leather cover and leather carrying case, the latter with gilt initials, 82.5cm blade
The Wilkinson Sword records state that sword no. 81651, an RAF pattern, was sold to B.C. Holland, RAF, 8th February 1960.
Sold for £650
with etched blade including vacant scrolls, battle honour 'Borneo', the owner's initials 'B.C.H.', crowned insignia and Royal arms, gilt-brass hilt, in its scabbard, complete with buff leather cover and leather carrying case, the latter with gilt initials, 82.5cm blade
The Wilkinson Sword records state that sword no. 81651, an RAF pattern, was sold to B.C. Holland, RAF, 8th February 1960.
Auction: Arms, Armour & Militaria, 6th Dec, 2023
