WW1 British Finsbury Rifles Named Officer's Sword, sold

Nicely etched British rifle regiment officer's sword named both to the Finsbury Rifles and the original owner, Captain Moore. Now with 20% discount.

The 4th London Regt (Finsbury Rifles) apparently had 3 officers by the name of Moore who reached the rank of Captain before and during the War (2 won the MC, 1 a DSO. One of the MC winners was killed in action on the 1st July 1916). We have not attempted to try and establish which Captain Moore this sword belonged to, though we suspect the sword was made just prior to the war given the time and effort given to the etching detail and the fact the grip looks worn (swords made during WW1 tend to have grips that are not worn, as the officers did not handle / wear them much).

The 32 1/2 inch blade is well etched and in good condition but has patches of patina throughout. Blade etched one side to the Finsbury Rifles (4th London Regiment) and the original owner's name, George 5th Royal Cypher to the obverse. Blade firm in the hilt. The steel hilt with a little damage (slight bending), nothing too much. The grip clearly worn, the twisted grip wire bindings sound. The leather fields service scabbard is in relatively good though aged and worn condition, the chape / drag having been replaced at some stage again indicating the sword was worn quite a lot and therefore is probably of pre-war manufacture.

What a bargain, only £? (too late, now sold). Please quote item reference J69 (1140). Further / full sized pictures available upon request.