Lot 517

A Scottish regimental basket hilted broad sword †

Fine Antique Sale Featuring Arms and Armour
Auction: 8 December 2001 at 11:00 GMT
£345
Description
the plated double edged etched blade with the crowned cypher of G V R, the basket hilt of conventional plated form with buff leather liner covered in red felt with blue binding and red fringe, the grip covered in black dogfish skin bound with silver wire; in leather scabbard with belt straps
length 40inches (102cm)
