Lot 3971

Description

British presentation sword, 1827 pattern Rifle Regt sword, 32 1/2 inch straight blade by Firmin, etched with acanthus leaves, VR Royal cipher, obverse side with presentation inscription, 'Presented To C.Sergt. J.R.Deacon. By The Officers N.C.O. & Privates Of E. Company Central London/Rangers On His Being Appointed Assistant Drill Instructor To The Battalion' and at the end. 'May/1895', ricasso marked, 'A.Firmin & Co/Henriette Street/Covent Garden/London', 95 percent original polish with very minor spotting to blade, good steel half basket hilt insert with Royal cipher and strung bugle, very good fish skin grips bound with woven copper wire, complete with very good steel mounted black leather scabbard. Good fine.

Please note: No mail out for this lot, collection only from the Sydney Office.