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1845P Victorian British Infantry General / Staff Officer's Sword, Sold

In very good condition, an 1845 Pattern Victorian British Infantry General / Staff Officer's Sword, Edinburgh cutler.

1845 Pattern Victorin British Infantry General / Staff Officer's Sword, Edinburghimage Q81 1

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A very nice example of the 1845 pattern general's sword, etched to Tailors and Army Clothiers "Millan & Mann, George Street, Edinburgh". This sword dates 1845 to 1854 (when the folding guard design was replaced by a solid guard). This is a rare pattern of sword as most general staff carried the 1831 pattern mameluke, which was a dress sword. So this sword was for a general / staff officer who was more likely to be on a battlefield than in an officer's mess.

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The 32 1/4 inch finely etched blade is in very good condition, some patina towards the point and near the hilt, but otherwise really very good and firm in the hilt. The hilt generally good but with some bending of the knucklebow and the folding section os very tight, but works. The grip in overall very good condition but with some wear to the edges, the twisted grip wire is also good. The brass scabbard is in generally very good condition, a small ding and slight staining here and there. The sword sheathes and draws well.

A really very good example. A bargain for only £? (too late, now sold). Please quote item reference Q81 (0416). Further / full sized images available upon request.

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