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Title 1822 pattern infantry officer's sword
Nationality British
Period c 1822-30
Price £0.00
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Bronze gilt hilt, fishskin wrap grip, George IV cypher to guard. The scabbard has been re-leathered to a high standard. The blade shows minor age wear (monarch cypher still visible); bottom chape has 1" split to seam where it joins leather.



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[Edged Weapons : Swords : British : 19th Century]

testimonials

It got here this morning, presumably delayed by the holidays. It is perfect, indeed better than I was expecting.

G W, USA, 11.01.2012

Excellent information, Chris, you've been making a big effort! I will spell it out more closely (I'm a historian!) and don't think Bezdek can add much more.

A C, Belgium, 26.06.2005

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