Victorian British Army officer's sword by Hobson & Sons Little Windmill Street London, the 82cm fullered steel blade etched with crowned Victoria cypher and 'HM 1st West York R.V.', lined gilded brass three-bar hilt incorporating Victoria cypher and wire-bound fish skin grip with plaited knot; in steel scabbard with two hanging rings L99cm overall
£220
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Condition Grade: 1 - Excellent: A lot in excellent condition with no damage (this item could be used or new).2 - Good: A lot in good condition, possibly with slight wear commensurate with age or minor restoration.3 - Fair/Good: A lot in fairly good condition but possibly with some wear, damage or restoration.4 - Fair: A lot likely in need of some restoration or not in working order.5 - Poor: A lot with heavy wear or damage and not fit for purpose, in need of full restoration or to be broken for parts.0 - N/A: 3 - Fair/Good: A lot in fairly good condition but possibly with some wear, damage or restoration.Some rust pitting patches to blade and scabbard. Usual wear to gilding of hilt. Hilt liner bears historic manuscript labels 'Sir Ian Ingilby 367' and 'Ripley Castle'. Minor traces of blackening to scabbard. Generally quite grubby consistent with age and use.
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