A BRITISH PATTERN 1831 GENERAL OFFICER'S SWORD
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A BRITISH PATTERN 1831 GENERAL OFFICER'S SWORD

BY POOLE & CO., SAVILLE ROW, LONDON, LAST QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY

Closed8 July 2010

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GBP 1,500

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A BRITISH PATTERN 1831 GENERAL OFFICER'S SWORD
BY POOLE & CO., SAVILLE ROW, LONDON, LAST QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY
With curved single-edged blade double-edged towards the point etched with 'VR' cypher and crossed sword and baton, regulation gilt brass hilt, ivory grip-scales, red and gold bullion sword-knot, in original regulation brass scabbard with two suspension rings; together with second brown leather-covered field service scabbard with plated chape
30 1/8 in. (76.4 cm.) blade (2)

Specialist note

This sword would have formed part of the uniform required of a Lord Lieutenant.