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A ROYAL NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD
the 31¾in. etched steel blade with arms for ERII, signed and inscribed LONDON MADE GIEVE, MATTEWS & SEAGROVE LTD LONDON PORTSMOUTH, hinged thumbguard, wirebound fishskin grip with lionhead pommel and full mane, gilt tassle loop; together with brass mounted leather scabbard -- 38½in. (98cm.) long
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the 31¾in. etched steel blade with arms for ERII, signed and inscribed LONDON MADE GIEVE, MATTEWS & SEAGROVE LTD LONDON PORTSMOUTH, hinged thumbguard, wirebound fishskin grip with lionhead pommel and full mane, gilt tassle loop; together with brass mounted leather scabbard -- 38½in. (98cm.) long
See illustration
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