An 1821 Pattern Artillery Officer's Presentation Sword
216*
An 1821 Pattern Artillery Officer's Presentation Sword
82cm blade by Hobson & Sons, St Martin's Lane, London, etched with scrolls, winged thunderbolts, presentation inscription, a cannon, and recipient's initials, motto and crest, white metal three bar hilt engraved with scrolls, wire bound fish skin grip, in its white metal scabbard engraved with foliate scrolls and stylised flower heads, two suspension rings, complete with it's sword knot of silver bullion cord and acorn.
Sold for £687 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • The inscription reads: Presented to Captain MacCaig, by the 3rd Argyll Volunteer Artillery Corps, in appreciation of his valuable services as an officer, during the past sixteen years, 23rd March, 1876.

Category: Arms and Armour

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