WW1 PATTERN BRITISH AUSTRALIAN ROYAL NAVY RESERVE OFFICERS SWORD & SCABBARD

SOLD

Offered is an original 1827 Pattern Royal Navy Reserve Officer’s sword & scabbard. This piece is in very condition, retaining very good detail to the  brass metal furniture, including the lion head pommel, rarely seen chequered half backstrap, locket & King’s Crown adorned elaborate full guard with R.N.R. between the crown & anchor The original full bullion knot is still attached, making this is a very presentable complete piece.

The 80cm long straight nickel blade shows acid etchings to both sides of the blade, running 2/3 the entire length. The etching is typical of the early Edwardian era, with etched proof star and crown/anchor/royal cypher with foliage and arms. The leather buffer is retained and shows use. The maker to forte is S. C. Mower & Co. Sheffield.

The leather and brass scabbard is in very good condition, being the black leather type. The brass furniture is very good, with the usual triangular type drag. The sword fits and locks without any issued and would be a very well presented piece in your naval collection. This type was/still used by the Commonwealth Navies, including Britain, Australia, New Zealand etc.

The entire length of the sword and scabbard measures 95cm long. This is the first Royal Naval Reserve Officer's sword I have seen for sale for a number of years.