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Lot 51

A 1912 Pattern Cavalry Officer's Sword, And An 1885 Pattern Cavalry Trooper's Sword
The First By Wilkinson Sword Co. Ltd., No. 60576 For 1925, The Second Dated 1889

24 May 2023, 10:30 BST
London, Knightsbridge

Sold for £614.40 inc. premium

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A 1912 Pattern Cavalry Officer's Sword, And An 1885 Pattern Cavalry Trooper's Sword
The First By Wilkinson Sword Co. Ltd., No. 60576 For 1925, The Second Dated 1889

The first of regulation pattern, the blade retaining traces of etched decoration and owner's initials 'M.H.E.L.', retaining its bullion sword-knot, and with wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its original scabbard, and with nearly all its renickel-plated finish; the second of regulation pattern, the blade stamped with manufacturer's details on one side of the forte 'Weyersburg, Kirschbaum & Cie, Solingen', and with inspector's marks on both sides, guard dated and stamped with regimental marks on the inside, and chequered leather grips (worn), in its original scabbard painted black (2)
89 cm. and 87.5 cm. blades

Footnotes

The first recorded as sold to M.H.E. Lopes on 17 November 1925

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