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Scottish Highland Light Infantry Broadsword Circa 1900. Pillin. #2609004
This Highland Light Infantry officer’s fighting broadsword was made by Pillin, a renowned 19th Century English sword maker. The style of pommel and crosspiece were unique to the Highland Light Infantry from 1881 until 1905 when the regiment discontinued the use of the cross-hilt on active service and returned to the basket hilt for all occasions.
The 835mm double-edged (broadsword) blade has twin, three-quarter length fullers and terminates in a spear point.
The blade is un-etched and service sharpened for the first third of its length suggesting that it was intended as a fighting sword. The Highland Light Infantry deployed to South Africa for the Anglo-Boer War in 1899 and fought there until 1902.
The ricasso bears a Pillin maker’s proof stud that was in use from 1892.
The blade is in excellent condition.
The Highland Light Infantry cross-hilt was formally accepted in Dress Regulations in 1883 although its use predates this. The shagreen wrapped grip has age and use-related losses. The wire binding is intact. The regimentally unique pommel is incised on top with a Saltire. The blade is firm in the hilt.
The sword is complete with its early field service scabbard which dates the sword to the turn of the century. The leather covered wooden scabbard has a steel ball finial. The scabbard is in good condition with scuffs and wear commensurate with its age and use. The sword sheathes and draws smoothly.
This is a good example of a late Victorian, Highland Light Infantry officer’s fighting broadsword by a top maker.
£595.00
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