Victorian Era Police Constabulary Brass Hilt Sword / Hanger Sidearm Hilt Marked ‘SP 138’ & Scabbard. Sn 23188 Sword

Victorian Era Police Constabulary Brass Hilt Sword / Hanger Sidearm Hilt Marked ‘SP 138’ & Scabbard. Sn 23188 - 23188

This is an original Victorian Police brass hilt sword / hanger sidearm & scabbard. It has a 24” fullered curved steel blade with original leather hilt washer. The blade has no maker or date marks and just light areas of staining consistent with age and service carry. Its fish skin covered handle with finger grooves is in good condition. It has a brass knuckle guard & stepped pommel. The brass knuckle guard has faint ‘SP’ mark possibly Special (volunteer) Police & weapon number ‘138’. The hilt has a scabbard locking catch. The overall length of the sword is 29 ¾”. Its black leather scabbard is in very good condition with brass mounts (the stitched rear seam has opened in small areas but could easily be re-stitched). The throat mount has an oval brass frog locket. The price includes UK delivery. (tub armoury) Sn 23188

£475.00