3rd Dec, 2014 10:00
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
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THE VICTORIAN 1822 PATTERN OFFICER'S SWORD PRESENTED BY MAJOR HENRYJAMES R.E. F.R.S & C. TO QUARTERM
THE VICTORIAN 1822 PATTERN OFFICER'S SWORD PRESENTED BY MAJOR HENRYJAMES R.E. F.R.S & C. TO QUARTERMASTER JAMES MACDONALD, R.E. ON APPOINTMENT 1873
with regulation pipe-backed blade etched with a crowned flaming grenade and Royal cypher on each face, and with the presentation inscription within a panel at the forte, regulation gilt-brass hilt, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its steel scabbard (areas of pitting)
81.2 cm; 32 in blade
No Reserve Unsold
THE VICTORIAN 1822 PATTERN OFFICER'S SWORD PRESENTED BY MAJOR HENRYJAMES R.E. F.R.S & C. TO QUARTERMASTER JAMES MACDONALD, R.E. ON APPOINTMENT 1873
with regulation pipe-backed blade etched with a crowned flaming grenade and Royal cypher on each face, and with the presentation inscription within a panel at the forte, regulation gilt-brass hilt, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its steel scabbard (areas of pitting)
81.2 cm; 32 in blade
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 3rd Dec, 2014
