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ad ref. GS436A5B0
Stockport, Greater Manchester, North West, North WestUpdated 10 years ago
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CategoryBlades
SubcategorySwords
ConditionUsed
Sale typeTrade
Your referenceED 2188
Recommended UsageCollection item
Description

This original WW1 Officer's sword has a 32 1/2" single edged blade with part fuller (38 1/2" overall). The blade is excellent and beautifully inscribed 'Presented to Bandmaster H. Storer RAMC (T) By Lt Col W.R. Matthews 2/3rd Field Ambulance, East Lancashire Division In recognition for services rendered during the Great War 1914-15'. The ricasso is inlaid with ordnance star roundel and the reverse with manufacturer's shield device and name 'M. Willis & Son Ltd Sheffield'. The hilt is fitted with original leather washer. The voided bowl knuckle guard bears the stylised Crown GR Royal Cypher. It has a stepped round pommel with ball end. It's fish skin grip with finger grooves & gilt binding is in superb condition. The sword is complete with it's leather covered scabbard with buckle, tab and large shoe. Price for this nicely inscribed WW1 presentation piece includes UK delivery. ED 2188.

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