Lot 135
Canadian Infantry Officers Sword, Firmin & Sons, London, mid 19th century
Lot 135 Details
Canadian Infantry Officers Sword, Firmin & Sons, London, mid 19th century
the 32 1/4 inch slightly curved fullered blade with inset ‘PROVED’ medallion, signed and with etched decoration along 3/4 length including “CANADA MILITIA’ with beaver to one one side, VR cipher under crown to other, the leather lined hilt with pierced basket knuckle guard with further royal cipher and wire wrapped ray skin grip, in gilt metal mounted leather scabbard
length 38.75" — 98.4 cm.
Estimate $300-$400