Ref 8947. A rare Scottish Basket Hilt military sword ROYAL HIGHLANDERS OF CANADA. Near mint blade. Swords

Largest selection of genuine antique weapons for sale in UK. See our website andrewbottomley.com. Ref 9847. A rare Scottish Basket Hilted military broadsword for a Canadian Regiment. The blade is 33 inches long and engraved overall with thistles and to one side with a Scottish Highlanders badge and the lettering "ROYAL HIGHLANDERS OF CANADA". The other side is engraved with the Royal crest G V R for King George The Fifth. The makers name is J.R. GAUNT & Son, Late Edward Thurkle, London, etched at the forte. Leather covered wooden scabbard. Original grip wire binding still fully present over the fish skin covered grip. Super condition, blade just like new with no rust or damage. Leather scabbard shows some minor signs of use and wear. Very minor wear to the nickel plating on the basket. Overall length in scabbard 41 inches. Blade is near mint. Very good condition. This is a genuine military sword from the era of King George V. 1911-1936. Ref 8947.

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