1739 - British officer's sword, Pattern 1845. Chiseled brass hilt with the monogram "VRI" for Victoria Regina Imperatrix. Very slightly curved blade with a flat back, engraved with floral motifs; shows signs of wear. Hallmark, manufacturer’s mark PRATER. Handle wrapped in stingray leather with a watermark. Black varnished leather scabbard with three brass fittings and two suspension rings. Includes a black leather sword belt with gilded braiding, featuring a buckle with the monogram of King Edward VII (reigned 1901–1910). In fine condition. A gilded sword strap (not original to the model) is included. British officer’s sword, Model 1845. Chiseled brass mount bearing the monogram VRI (Victoria Regina Imperatrix). Very slightly curved blade with a flat back, engraved with floral motifs, showing signs of wear. Hallmark and manufacturer’s mark: PRATER. Handle wrapped in stingray leather with metallic filigree. Black patent leather scabbard with three brass fittings and two suspension rings. Accompanied by a black leather sword belt with gold cannetille embroidery, featuring a buckle bearing the monogram of King Edward VII (reigned 1901–1910). In fine condition. A gold sword knot not conforming to the pattern is included. British officer’s sword, Pattern 1845. Chiseled brass hilt bearing the VRI monogram (Victoria Regina Imperatrix). Very slightly curved blade with a flat back, engraved with floral motifs and showing signs of wear. Proof disc and PRATER maker’s mark. Shagreen-covered grip with wire binding. Black patent leather scabbard with three brass mounts and two suspension rings. Accompanied by a black leather sword belt with gold bullion embroidery, fitted with a buckle bearing the monogram of King Edward VII (reigned 1901–1910). In well-preserved condition. An additional gilt sword knot, not corresponding to the original pattern, is included.