Lot Essay
In the Cardwell Reforms of 1881, the 78th Highlanders amalgamated with the 72nd (Duke of Albany's) Highlanders to become the Seaforth Highlanders
BY THOMAS SHOTTER & CO., 108 JERMYN ST, LONDON, PRE-1881
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A Victorian Officer's Dirk of the 78th Highlanders (Ross-Shire Buffs)
By Thomas Shotter & Co., 108 Jermyn St, London, pre-1881
With fullered, notch-backed blade (some discolouration and minor pitting), etched on both sides with regimental number and motto, elephant and battle-honours, carved and studded bog-oak grip, the lower part depicting crossed swords behind a feather bonnet, and gilt-brass mounts bearing chased thistle decoration and foiled glass (?) pommel, in black leather scabbard, the gilt-brass mounts also bearing chased decoration, the chape of acanthus form, the two middle bands containing small knife and fork, both with gilt-mounted glass pommels
19½in. (49.5cm.)
By Thomas Shotter & Co., 108 Jermyn St, London, pre-1881
With fullered, notch-backed blade (some discolouration and minor pitting), etched on both sides with regimental number and motto, elephant and battle-honours, carved and studded bog-oak grip, the lower part depicting crossed swords behind a feather bonnet, and gilt-brass mounts bearing chased thistle decoration and foiled glass (?) pommel, in black leather scabbard, the gilt-brass mounts also bearing chased decoration, the chape of acanthus form, the two middle bands containing small knife and fork, both with gilt-mounted glass pommels
19½in. (49.5cm.)
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