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An 1827 Pattern Rifle Officer's Sword, And An 1822 Pattern Infantry Officer's SwordMid-19th Century
24 June – 8 July 2025, 12:00 BST
Online, London, Knightsbridge£500 - £700
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An 1827 Pattern Rifle Officer's Sword, And An 1822 Pattern Infantry Officer's Sword
Mid-19th Century
Mid-19th Century
Both of regulation pattern, the first with slightly curved fullered blade etched along one side with slung bugle horn above 'RIFLES' amidst foliage, and on the other with crowned 'VR' cypher en suite, pierced steel hilt with crowned slung bugle horn, and wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its steel scabbard with two rings for suspension; the second with blade etched for the 4th Cheshire Rifle Volunteers at the forte on one side, and above with crowned 'VR' cypher amidst foliage, brass hilt of pierced bars incorporating crowned 'VR' cypher, and wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in original scabbard painted grey and with two rings for suspension (2)
83cm. and 82 cm. blades
83cm. and 82 cm. blades




