A Victorian 1845 Pattern Infantry Officer's Sword, the 82.5cm single edge fullered steel blade crisply etched with MR monogram and stamped Hawkes & Co., London on the edge, the brass gothic hilt with hinged guard, pierced with royal cypher, with fish skin grip -lacks wire binding, and with steel scabbard.
Guide Price:
£120-180
The blade with minor rust spotting, the knuckle bow is slightly bent, the wire binding is missing from the grip, the scabbard is heavily rust pitted.