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TWO SWORDS OF 1ST LIFE GUARDS OFFICER'S TYPE, AND A BANDMASTER'S SWORD
The first two each with plain hollow-ground blade double-edged towards the point with etched signature 'Hawkes & Co. Manufacture', pierced steel guard with applied brass ornament and regimental badge, leather-covered wire-bound grip, stepped brass pommel, and steel scabbard with brass mounts, one sword with leather outer cover (flap missing); the third with plain blade, cast one-piece brass hilt with St. Edward's crown in the écussons, ornate finials, plain grip with lion's head pommel, knuckle-chain, and brass scabbard, the mouthpiece stamped '2nd W. India'
35in. (88.9cm.) and 27¾in. (70.5cm.) blades (3)
The first two each with plain hollow-ground blade double-edged towards the point with etched signature 'Hawkes & Co. Manufacture', pierced steel guard with applied brass ornament and regimental badge, leather-covered wire-bound grip, stepped brass pommel, and steel scabbard with brass mounts, one sword with leather outer cover (flap missing); the third with plain blade, cast one-piece brass hilt with St. Edward's crown in the écussons, ornate finials, plain grip with lion's head pommel, knuckle-chain, and brass scabbard, the mouthpiece stamped '2nd W. India'
35in. (88.9cm.) and 27¾in. (70.5cm.) blades (3)
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