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Details
A Victorian Levée Sword of the 18th Hussars
With fine blade by HAWKES & Co, etched with VR cypher, regimental monogram and Motto, scrolls inscribed PENINSULA and WATERLOO and other decoration, ornate gilt-brass crosspiece, the obverse side mounted with regimental device and motto in white metal, ivory grip (the reverse plate lacking a small chip next to the crosspiece), gold and crimson cord sword-knot with defective tassel, nickel-plated scabbard with ornate gilt-brass locket, middle-band and chape
See illustration overleaf.
With fine blade by HAWKES & Co, etched with VR cypher, regimental monogram and Motto, scrolls inscribed PENINSULA and WATERLOO and other decoration, ornate gilt-brass crosspiece, the obverse side mounted with regimental device and motto in white metal, ivory grip (the reverse plate lacking a small chip next to the crosspiece), gold and crimson cord sword-knot with defective tassel, nickel-plated scabbard with ornate gilt-brass locket, middle-band and chape
See illustration overleaf.
Special notice
VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer’s premium.