29th Jun, 2022 12:00

Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria

 
Lot 200
 

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AN 1821 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD

AN 1821 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD

of regulation type, with slightly curved blade struck with Ordnance marks, GR crowned and 'Enfield' on the back-edge, iron guard with engraved linear border, leather-covered wooden grip, in its iron scabbard struck 'Enfield', 'D68' and the date '183?' at the throat, with buff leather knot

92.0 cm; 36 ¼ in blade

Sold for £420


 

AN 1821 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD

of regulation type, with slightly curved blade struck with Ordnance marks, GR crowned and 'Enfield' on the back-edge, iron guard with engraved linear border, leather-covered wooden grip, in its iron scabbard struck 'Enfield', 'D68' and the date '183?' at the throat, with buff leather knot

92.0 cm; 36 ¼ in blade