29th Jun, 2022 12:00
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
287
˜AN EDWARD VII 11TH (PRINCE ALBERT'S OWN) HUSSARS OFFICER'S LEVÉE SWORD RETAILED BY HAWKES & CO
˜AN EDWARD VII 11TH (PRINCE ALBERT'S OWN) HUSSARS OFFICER'S LEVÉE SWORD RETAILED BY HAWKES & CO, 14 PICCADILLY, LONDON
of regulation type, with curved blade double-edged towards the point, etched over the lower half with foliage, battle honours to Sevastopol, regimental designation, crest and motto on one face and with the crowned Royal cypher and retailer's details on the other, gilt-brass mameluke hilt applied with silver Sphinx and 'Egypt' on the front, ivory grips, in its nickel-plated scabbard with gilt-brass mounts, comprising chape, middle-band and locket, the latter two each with a ring for suspension
84.5 cm; 33 1/4 in blade
Sold for £2,200
˜AN EDWARD VII 11TH (PRINCE ALBERT'S OWN) HUSSARS OFFICER'S LEVÉE SWORD RETAILED BY HAWKES & CO, 14 PICCADILLY, LONDON
of regulation type, with curved blade double-edged towards the point, etched over the lower half with foliage, battle honours to Sevastopol, regimental designation, crest and motto on one face and with the crowned Royal cypher and retailer's details on the other, gilt-brass mameluke hilt applied with silver Sphinx and 'Egypt' on the front, ivory grips, in its nickel-plated scabbard with gilt-brass mounts, comprising chape, middle-band and locket, the latter two each with a ring for suspension
84.5 cm; 33 1/4 in blade
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 29th Jun, 2022
