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This item SOLD at 2023 Dec 30 @ 12:20UTC-5 : EST/CDT
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A pre-Confederation Canadian Milita-marked Pattern 1845 Infantry Officer's Sword. Brass Gothic hilt with "VRI" (Victoria Regina Imperiatrix - Victoria Queen and Empress) cypher. Slightly curved Wilkinson "cut and thrust" blade with Canada Militia and a beaver etched on the left side of the blade and a Queen's crown and VRI cypher on the right side of the blade. "Warranted to cut wrought iron" engraved on the back of the blade. Brass sheath with some dents. Includes a worn infantry officer's sword knot.
This sword balances beautifully.
Manufactured by Firmin & Sons, the oldest supplier of swords still operating in the British Isles, having added “Sword Cutlers” to its trades description in 1838. The firm still currently holds the supply and refurbishment of Swords Contract for the British military to this day.
Auction Location:
4567 Rd 38, Harrowsmith, Ontario, K0H1V0, Canada
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Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| HST |
13% |
Ontario |
| GST |
5% |
Alberta |
| GST |
5% |
British Columbia |
| GST |
5% |
Manitoba |
| HST |
15% |
New Brunswick |
| HST |
15% |
Newfoundland & Labrador |
| HST |
15% |
Nova Scotia |
| GST |
5% |
Northwest Territories |
| GST |
5% |
Nunavut |
| HST |
15% |
Prince Edward Island |
| GST |
5% |
Quebec |
| GST |
5% |
Saskatchewan |
| GST |
5% |
Yukon |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
15% |
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