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English Pattern 1896 Cavalry Officer's Sword

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:225.00 USD Estimated At:NA
English Pattern 1896 Cavalry Officer's Sword
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
English Pattern 1896 Cavalry Officer's Sword, with Wilkinson proofmarks and etched ''F.W. Flight High Street, Winchester'' address to blade, with etched ''(crown)/VR'' cipher and etched floral motif. 33'' blade, 39'' overall, with unwrapped skate grip, checkered steel backstrap, and simple pommel nut. Obverse of ricasso with gold insert ''Proved''. Pierced steel guard with ''(crown)/VR'' cipher and intwined motifs to guard. Unwrapped skate grip, checkered steel backstrap, and simple pommel nut. Obverse of ricasso with gold insert ''Proved''. Brown pigskin covered nickel-throated scabbard with single strap button hole hanger and leather drag. Condition is fine. Blade with even light carbon toning and somewhat more pronounced handguard. Skate grip shows very small losses, mostly to high edges. Leather-covered wooden scabbard with split midway down to wood area, which is being held in place by leather (appears to be a simple repair). Est.: $450-$650.