In VGC, a Victorian Highland Light Infantry Officers Presentation Sword
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Etched at the forte / ricasso to high quality makers “Hobson & Sons, 1-3-5 Lexington St. London W”, The Claymore type blade further etched with crowned VR Victorian Royal Cypher, Highland Light Infantry emblem (HLI within powder horn), thistles and foliage, together with presentation wording “1st LANARK RIFLE VOLUNTEERS PRESENTED TO LIEUt W.D. HALL JUN.r BY THE DRAMATIC SOCIETY”. You can read more about the regiment here and here. As for Lieut W. D. Hall, researchers!
The sword post-dates 1859 when the Lanark Rifles were formed as a volunteer regiment with the Highland Light Infantry and pre-dates 1881 as they were incorporated into the newly formed Cameronians at that time.
The 32 5/8 inch well etched quality blade is in very good condition and firm in the cross hilt. The plated steel hilt with HLI specific pommel cap is very good, as is the fishskin grip and its associated twisted gripwire bindings. The plated steel scabbard has traces of repair / creasing but is otherwise good. The sword sheathes and draws well.
An excellent sword in well above average condition but at a well below market price of only was £? (too late, now sold). Please quote item reference AI07. Further / full sized images available upon request. Box 1889 (1.579) 103 x 11 x 13
