Offered is an 1845 British General & Staff officer’s sword and scabbard by Pulford & Company, as worn by a British Army general or staff officer during the 1870's - 1880's

The Queen Victoria, Zulu War era sword features a gilt finished crossed sword & baton in wreath cartoucheded gothic guard with shagreen and wire twist fish skin grip. The ornate pommel and chequered thumb grip panel to backstrap show the quality and expense in the manufacture of this fine sword. The slightly curved 83cm finely etched blade features crowned VR cypher and crossed baton and sword panels, along with the standard trophies of arms, lions and coats of arms, all surrounded by floral scrollwork. Star proof gold slug and Pulford & Co, London makers address to the ricasso. Bright finish to the blade with excellent hand engraved details. Scabbard complete with majority of the original nickel finish to twin suspension rings and body, light age wear points to lower portion and drag, commensurate with its 140 years of age. Throat screw removed, however blade fits very well into scabbard. Sword in scabbard it measures 106cm, meaning this officer must have been quite tall for the period. 

A fine sword, one which impress both the sword collector and most likely also your wife!