British Edward VII 1845 / 1854 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Brass Hilt Sword With KC Etched Blade, Leather Cord, Acorn Knot & Scabbard With Leather Field Combat Cover. Sn 21509:1 Swords

British Edward VII 1845 / 1854 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Brass Hilt Sword With KC Etched Blade, Leather Cord, Acorn Knot & Scabbard With Leather Field Combat Cover. Sn 21509:1 - 21509:1

The 1845/54 pattern sword was the successor to the 1822 pattern, the main change being the folding langet of the Pattern 1822 being removed (see page 175 of World Swords by Withers). This original infantry Officer's Pattern 1845 / 54 sword has a 32 ½” single edged blade with part fullers (39" overall). The blade has just light staining consistent with age. The blade is etched on both sides with foliate panels, one side King’s Crown ER VII (Edward VII Rex), the reverse King’s Crown. The ricasso has the ordnance acceptance star and inlaid proof roundel. There is no visible maker marks. The blade is fitted with original hilt washer. The voided brass bowl guard has stylised Royal Cypher ‘ER VII’ & King’s Crown in the centre. It has brass stepped round pommel with ball top. It's fish skin grip with finger grooves & wire binding is intact. The hilt is fitted with leather cord and acorn knot. The sword is complete with its leather covered wood scabbard with German silver insert at the mouth and has a leather tab strap. All leather and stitching of the scabbard & frog are clean & intact. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21509:1

£275.00