A Extremely Rare Band Sword of the 2nd Lifeguards
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A Extremely Rare Band Sword of the 2nd Lifeguards
83cm slightly curved blade double edged towards the point etched with scrolls and VR cypher, silvered brass hilt, the crossguard decorated with scrolls and a flaming grenade on the ecusson, lion's head pommel with loose ring for knot, carved ivory grip (chipped), in its steel scabbard, two suspension rings.
Sold for £1,187 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • A similar sword with wire bound fish skin grip, is in the National Army Museum and illustrated in Robson, 'Swords of the British Army' revised edition, p.255, and it is stated 'so far, other examples have not been encountered'.

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