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A PATTERN 1821 LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD BY WILKINSON NAMED TO HENRY DAVIS WILLOCK, 11th HUSSARS, dated 1875, with 34 1/4in. slightly curved single-edged blade fullered on each side, etched with the Queen's crown, Royal cypher and scroll-work to one side with 11th Hussars coat-of-arms and battle honours over, together with the dedication 'HENRY DAVIS / WILLOCK / A PRESENT / FROM / HIS BROTHER / ALEXr. / CHALMERS / McKEAN / 6th Dgs / (INNISKILLINGS) / 28th AUG. 1875', ricasso with 'HENRY / WILKINSON / PALL MALL / LONDON' and 'HW' plug over, back numbered '21012', hilt with three-barred guard, wire-bound fish-skin grip and original portapee, together with its steel scabbard with two suspension loops, grip worn, scabbard with 'salt & pepper' staining, missing throat screw and straightened fold causing the metal to crack approx. 12in. from the end. This bladed product is not for sale to people under the age of 18. By bidding on this item you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over. Please be aware that we are unable to send edged weapons or bladed products by postal courier to a UK residential address (Offensive Weapons Act 2019)

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A PATTERN 1821 LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD BY WILKINSON NAMED TO HENRY DAVIS WILLOCK, 11th HUSSARS, dated 1875, with 34 1/4in. slightly curved single-edged blade fullered on each side, etched with the Queen's crown, Royal cypher and scroll-work to one side with 11th Hussars coat-of-arms and battle honours over, together with the dedication 'HENRY DAVIS / WILLOCK / A PRESENT / FROM / HIS BROTHER / ALEXr. / CHALMERS / McKEAN / 6th Dgs / (INNISKILLINGS) / 28th AUG. 1875', ricasso with 'HENRY / WILKINSON / PALL MALL / LONDON' and 'HW' plug over, back numbered '21012', hilt with three-barred guard, wire-bound fish-skin grip and original portapee, together with its steel scabbard with two suspension loops, grip worn, scabbard with 'salt & pepper' staining, missing throat screw and straightened fold causing the metal to crack approx. 12in. from the end. This bladed product is not for sale to people under the age of 18. By bidding on this item you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over. Please be aware that we are unable to send edged weapons or bladed products by postal courier to a UK residential address (Offensive Weapons Act 2019)

Estimate 400 - 600 GBP
Starting price 400 GBP

* Not including buyer’s premium.
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For sale on Monday 29 Jul - 09:00 (BST)
wolferton-norfolk, United Kingdom
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