United Kingdom - 19th century - LONDON - Cavalry - PALASH - Sabre
No. 59610527
Historical context:
Victoria married her cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha in 1840. Her reign of 63 years and seven months is the second longest in the history of the United Kingdom after that of Elizabeth II.
Total length: 102 cm
Length without sheath: 100 cm
Blade length: 85 cm
Grip length: 15 cm
Blade width: 2.15 cm
Description:
Superb British officer’s sword/palash. The handle is very solid with a superbly decorated guard, with the presence of the monogram of King George IV (?) The blade is in superb condition and has many engravings: ‘coat of arms of the hunters of the British Empire (?), monogram of Queen Victoria’' as well as the manufacturer ‘PROVED T’ The sheath is made of wood covered with leather, faded because of time, presence of the remnants of the strap on the hilt. Ray skin grip with filigree!
Very rare and 100% original!
Country of manufacture
United Kingdom
Year of manufacture
19th century
Manufacturer/ Maker
LONDON
Model
Cavalry
Sub-type
PALASH
Weapon type
Sabre
Condition
Good
Material
Leather, ray skin, Steel (stainless)
Barrel/ blade length
85 cm
Blade width
2.15 cm
Overall Length
102 cm