The Borough of Macclesfield Police Constabulary was in existence from 1836-1947. Macclesfield is now policed by the Cheshire Constabulary. This is an original Victorian era Police hanger & scabbard to the Borough of Macclesfield Police Constabulary. Manufactured by Parker Field & Sons 233 Holborn London it has a fine deeply etched panel with manufacturer's name & address on one side of the blade (illustrated). The reverse has an etched panel 'Borough Of Macclesfield’. It has a fullered 23 ¼” swept cutlass form blade which has just light staining consistent with age. The shagreen wrapped handle is in good order with brass hand guard & stepped pommel. The overall length of the sword is 28 ¾”. The leather scabbard with brass mounts is in very good condition with all stitching intact & just light old scuffs to the surface of the leather consistent with age and service use. The brass throat mount has a frog locket. The price for this rare hanger to a small Victorian Police constabulary includes UK delivery. Sn 22426:39
£895.00