A George V officer's sword for the Royal Artillery
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A George V officer's sword for the Royal Artillery
Straight 34 1/2 inch blade, the lower 16 inches etched with panels of strapwork and on one side with crown and Royal Cipher over motto Udique and a field gun, the other with regimental badge and Royal/Artillery; ricasso with brass proved. Nickeled three-bar hilt of standard pattern, the grip wrapped in grey shagreen and copper wire. Russet leather-covered scabbard with German silver throat.
Condition: Blade with scattered minor spotting. Hilt showing frosting and some dark spotting to finish. Grip wrap with some areas of wear. Scabbard showing scuffing and old repair above tip.
Sold for US$ 292 inc. premium

Category: Arms and Armour

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