Napoleonic Royal Corps of Engineers &
Sappers Musician's Sword, For Sale |
In good overall condition, a super rare Napoleonic Royal Corps
of Engineers & Sappers musician's sword with wootz steel blade.
 

Marked "E + S 9" under a hilt quillon for Engineers and
Sappers sword 9, this is an 1800's pattern British army musician's
sword with a high quality / value wootz steel blade (wootz steel
blades were made in India from special high carbon steel and were
greatly prized).

The 24 inch blade has a steady dark patina throughout and some
pitting but is still sound. A little movement in the hilt. The brass
hilt with wear and knocks but overall good.
Try getting another one! Yours for £425. Please quote item
reference AD39. Further / full sized images available upon request.
Box 0500-82x16x16 (1.025).





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