Original Item: Only One Available. This is an incredible British Infantry Officers Sword (1845 Pattern Sword). This Victorian-era infantry officer's sword features a single fullered etched blade and beautiful gothic style hilt in gilt brass. The basket is marked with the QUEEN'S CROWN / VR Royal Cypher of Queen Victoria. This is also seen on either side of the blade in the etching, which is now faint.
The blade ricasso has the standard 6 pointed star around a brass plug stamped PROVED, and the reverse bears the maker information:
GARDINER
& Co.
LONDON
Shark skin grip is complete and shows light wear. The basket retains a fair amount of patina in some spots. The blade etching and embossing shows wear from cleaning. There is very little pitting or severe wear to the blade, though there is some slight play in the blade at the grip.
The scabbard is the standard straight steel type, with two hanger rings. Originally it was nickel plated, but now all that remains is a bit around the throat. The scabbard is straight, with minimal dents, and has a lovely lightly oxidized patina.
This would make an excellent display piece for any British Victorian Era collection. Ready to display!
Specifications:
Overall length: 38”
Blade length: 32 1/4”
Scabbard length: 34”
Basket dimensions: 4 ¼ width x 6” length
Weight: 2 lbs. 11 ¾ oz.
