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A late 19th Century R.N. Officer's sword
the 31¼in. etched blade (some rust) with gilt half basket hilt with fouled anchor and hinged thumb-guard, wire bound ray skin grip, lion's head with full mane pommel, gilt tassle and leather scabbard with gilt brass fittings -- 37½in. (95.2cm.)
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the 31¼in. etched blade (some rust) with gilt half basket hilt with fouled anchor and hinged thumb-guard, wire bound ray skin grip, lion's head with full mane pommel, gilt tassle and leather scabbard with gilt brass fittings -- 37½in. (95.2cm.)
See illustration
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