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British Royal Elthorne Light Infantry 1845 Pattern Sword. #2608003
This scarce Royal Elthorne Light Infantry officer’s sword is of the 1845 pattern and bears the owner’s initials; G. A. H. W. The Royal Elthorne Light Infantry, (5th Middlesex Light Infantry Militia Regiment) was raised in 1853. The sword was retailed by the military outfitter Matthew Blamey.
The 820mm “Wilkinson” pattern blade has a flat spine above a half-width fuller running for two-thirds of its length. The blade terminates in a double-edged spear point and is in good condition, retaining its polish with small patches of very pale tarnish, mainly towards the point.
The blade is etched with foliate scrollwork above the rayed Queen’s crown and the bannered designation; Royal Elthorne Light Infantry. A decorative panel containing the owner’s initials; G. A. H. W. is etched on the forte. The obverse of the blade shows the royal cypher of Queen Victoria amidst foliate scrollwork.
The ricasso bears a brass proof stud depicting a Fleur-de-lys. Elstob & Langham’s research indicates that the stud was in use between 1853 and 1865. The obverse bears the retailer’s details; Blamey, Charing Cross, London.
The Gothic brass guard is of the earlier 1822 pattern with the hinged side piece. The guard is in good condition and the action of the folding section is crisp. An oval within the guard bears Queen Victoria’s cypher above the Flowers of the Union. The shagreen wrapped grip is in good condition and the twisted copper wire is intact and tight. The blade is firm in the hilt.
The sword is complete with its steel scabbard with twin suspension rings and bar. The scabbard is in good condition with some speckled tarnish. The sword sheathes and draws smoothly and is held firmly within the scabbard.
This is a very fine example of a scarce Royal Elthorne Light Infantry officer’s sword, dating to the time of the Crimean War.
£425.00
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