George VI British Royal Navy Officer's Sword, Gieves, Sold

In good condition, the Gieves (Wilkinson) made George VI British Royal Navy Officer's Sword Surgeon Captain Louis H. Duthie, M.B., Ch.B., D.P.H.

A post WW2 example, complete with all weather bag (see further below). Probably the son of Surgeon Commander F.M. Duthie as both swords came from the same friends of the doctor (Duthie).

The 31 1/4 inch blade well etched and in good condition saved for the very tip (has been dropped on its tip at some stage). Blade firm in the hilt which retains much gilt. The fishskin grip very good but with some blue tarnish stain leached from the hilt itself; would probably clean up very well. Twisted grip wires also good, a lesser strand a little loose, not much. The original sword know with some fraying and grubbiness, but not too much; overall good. The leather and brass fittings scabbard good; the top fitting is loose (glue it on if desired, that is how they fixed it when they made it). The folding guard section locates onto the securing pin of the scabbard. The brown all weather bag is aged and the hood has separated from the main body.

Nice sword with research potential. Well prices at £? (too late, now sold). Please quote item reference U01 (0814). Further / full sized images available upon request.