In good condition, a Linney London 1845P British Infantry Officer’s Sword & Steel Scabbard
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1845 Pattern with “Gothic” Hilt, folding guard and fullered blade. Steel scabbard for field service. Etched at the forte / ricasso to “Linney Regent St London”. Circa Crimean War.
The well etched blade is in good condition, some age / wear / patina; firm in the hilt. The brass hilt / guard is in good condition for its age; the folding guard section works well. The fishskin grip with age & wear is still good, as are the twisted grip wire bindings. The sword knot is aged and frayed but sound. The period chemically browned steel field service scabbard is in very good condition for its age. The sword sheathes and draws well.
A good Crimean War era 1845 Pattern British Infantry Officer’s Sword with steel scabbard for just £450. Please quote item reference ZU19. Further / full sized images available upon request. Box 3043 110 x 13 x 13 (1.69).
