In good condition, a Victorian British Westmoreland / Westmorland (Cumbria) Rifle Officer’s Sword.
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Now part of the County of Cumbria, Westmoreland (now Westmorland) is part of the Lake District in North West England. The blade has no maker’s or retailer’s mark etched to the ricasso, so it was probably bought from a small local tailors / outfitters, sourced from a maker in Sheffield (given the etching style) most likely (small outfitters sold swords made by makers but could not afford / justify their own template for the retailer’s name area of the blade).
The 32 1/4 inch inch blade is in very good condition with just a few minor patina patches, and is firm in the hilt. The steel hilt has more patina but remains in good condition. The fishskin grip with some wear but still good, as are the twisted grip wire bindings. Steel scabbard with patina / inert rust patches but good. The sword sheathes and draws loosely so the wooden lining slats have gone.
Nice rare Westmorleland sword at a nice price; was £? (too late, now sold). Please quote item reference U59. Further / full sized images available upon request. Box 0909-1m (2.112).
