Boer War British Royal Warwickshire Regiment Officer's Sword, Sold

In mostly good to very good condition (grip as found), a Boer War Victorian British 1895P Royal Warwickshire Regiment Officer's Sword, with battle honours etched to blade.

Etched at the ricasso to Matthews & Co (the London based part of Gieve, Matthews & Seagrove) who sold Wilkinson made swords with their name on them. The blade supremely etched with VR cypher, Royal Warwickshire Regiment name and badge, plus pre-Boer War battle honours for Rolica, Vimiera, Corunna, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Nivelle, Orthes, Peninsula and Niagara.

The 32 inch blade is in very good condition and well period sharpened, which more than indicates it was in South Africa for the Boer War. The retailer's name is worn. Blade firm in hilt. The hilt mostly good but with some small rust spots and and even light rusting inside the guard. The fishskin grip with some patch loses, probably moths. The steel scabbard with some inert very light rust small rust patches; one of the two mouth / throat retaining screws is missing. The sword sheaths and draws a little loosely. With such a supreme blade, this sword might well be worth sending to a refurbisher like Crisp & Sons to have the grip replaced, the hilt and scabbard replated.

This, is a lovely, scarce sword. And you can own it for only £? (too late now sold). Please quote item reference AD88 (0635). Further / full sized images available upon request.