Scottish Gentleman’s Malacca Sword Stick With Blued & Gilt Etched Panels Pipebac Scottish Gentleman’s Malacca Sword Stick With Blued & Gilt Etched Panels Pipebac Other Blades

Victorian Era Scottish Gentleman’s Malacca Sword Stick With Blued & Gilt Etched Panels Pipeback Blade & Engraved Gold Scottish Devices Pommel Cap & Motto ‘Nec Aspera Terrent’(Difficulties Be Damned / Fear No Difficulties). Sn 17692:1 - 17692:1

An attractive Victorian Era Scottish Gentleman’ Bamboo Malacca Sword Stick. It has a 24” pipe back blade which narrows to a sharp point. The sword stick measures 37 ¼” overall including scabbard. The is etched on both sides with blued and gilt foliate panels. The handle has a few old stable stress cracks but is totally secure. The ornate gold pommel cap is engraved with garter containing Latin motto ‘Nec Aspera Terrent’ (Difficulties Be Damned / Fear No Difficulties is the motto of several British & American Regiments and families). Also engraved are devices depicting a Scotsman in Highland dress with shield brandishing a broad sword and a crowned Lion emerging from a crown. The scabbard has a conical brass end cap. The price for this sword stick worthy of further research regarding the pommel markings includes UK delivery. Sn 17692:1
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