Militaria

Sale 119    20–23 Nov 2018   Dixson Room, State Library of NSW   Sydney

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Lot 3720    Session 13 (2.30pm Thursday 22nd November)    Militaria

Estimate $600
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $420

SCOTLAND, 1828 Pattern Highland officer's sword, blade 88cm long with etched pattern and VR cypher, proved marking, but central piece missing, marked with maker's name, 'Gardiner & Co Argyll St Glasgow', voided pattern on the steel guard and with internal leather lining, wire bound fish skin grip with heavy metal domed pommel with cotton strand cotton decoration around, nickel plated scabbard and with padded leather waterproof carry case. Heavy oxidation on guard, tears and loose stitching to carry case, very good.


Note: Licence to own required in State of Victoria, Australia.

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