Victorian 1845 pattern infantry officer's sword the 82cm sharpened fullered steel blade with traces of decoration, brass gothic hilt incorporating Victorian cypher, folding back guard, stepped pommel with acanthus leaf backstrap and wire-bound wooden grip with traces of original fish skin covering L96cm overall; together with a reproduction Scottish style basket hilted sword; both lacking scabbard (2)
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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: 4 - Fair: A lot likely in need of some restoration or not in working order.VR - blade completely covered with historic pitting effecting most of the decoration. Grip lacks most of the fish skin covering. Blade sharpened presumably for service use with some chipping to cutting edge. Scottish - not very good quality with rusty blade and damaged hilt bar.
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