Description

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Offered is a circa 1930’s era 1854 Pattern British Army Scots Guards Officers Sword with Scabbard.  Features a flawless plated nickel branched guard, with Scot’s Guards badge/design, with full chequered back strap. The wire bound fish skin grip is in excellent condition, with little or no wear. The 83cm long, straight blade shows etchings of foliate patterns with King George V Royal cypher, crown and 16 Battle Honours, stretching from 1695 to 1918. The blade is maker marked for Wilkinson Sword of London, (numbered to spine but crossed out after being made redundant). The plated nickel scabbard is in likewise near mint condition, with twin suspension rings. Scarce in this condition, with very little noticeable wear or use. Overall length: 106cm.