Lot 143

Description

Presentation sword, with both sides fullered in a highly decorated blade (approx. 83cm), one inscription is, “Presented To Lieut. Q. M. R. Corney/1st. Bn. The Buffs In Flanders/By A Few Of His Old Comrades Serving With Him/All That Is Left Of The Old Mess”, the ricasso with a proved mark on one side and on the other side is, “J.R.Gaunt & Son/Limited/Late/Edward Thurkle/London/&/Birmingham”, the voided metal guard with the crowned cypher of King George V, with a wire wrapped leather and metal grip, in a white metal scabbard with belt fittings. The scabbard with a few oxidation spots and the guard with some spotting, otherwise very fine.

Note: Licence to own required in State of Victoria, Australia. No mail out for this lot, collection only from the Sydney Office, or buyer to make their own arrangements.