British 1887 Pattern Officer Sword Of The Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps Lt. A.R.G . Williamson

Superb quality British 1887 Pattern officer sword. of the Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps ,Personalized sword of the. A.R.G . Williamson ZB 5102.made by famous sword maker E. & F. Hörster, Solingen. 20th century period time of the Qin Elizabeth II reign.

DETAILS: straight single edge nickel plated steel blade with single central fuller superbly etched amongst elaborate scrolling foliage with crowned Royal cipher Royal cypher of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. With the panel below with engraved inscription:” ZB 5102Lt. A.R.G . Williamson “and etched on ricasso “PROVED” with in star of David.

The reverse side etched with the badge of the Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps amongst elaborate scrolling foliage. Ricasso etched  with the full logo of the sword maker E. & F. Hörster, Solingen.

Patterned nickel-plated basket steel hilt, adorned with crowned Royal cipher cypher of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. EIIR stands for “Elizabeth II Regina,” . Shark skin covered ribbed grip, bound with finely twisted wires, stepped pommel and cross hatched back piece.

With its original nickel-plated steel parade scabbard with two suspension rings and additional field service leather covered, wood scabbard, complete with frog and suspension straps ,accompanied with parade Gold Corded Knot and the field Brown Leather Ribbon Knot and its original caring case.

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CONDITION: The sword is in very pristine condition considering its age.

MEASUREMENTS:

Overall length of the sword sheathed in the scabbard: 101.5 cm (39.96 inches).

Overall length without the scabbard: 96.5 cm (38 inches).

Length of the blade: 81.5 cm (32.09 inches).

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