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LOT 0284

George IV Inniskilling Dragoons Heavy Cavalry Officer's Sword

19TH CENTURY A.D.

41 3/4 in. (907 grams, 1.06 m).

1821 Pattern, composed of a slightly curved blade marked with crown over GRIV monograms and 'The Iniskilling Dragoons'; fitted with wire-bound ray skin hilt and openwork basket guard, lion's head pommel; complete with original steel scabbard.

Provenance

Acquired from MDL Historic Military Antiques, UK.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.

Accompanied by a copy of the purchase invoice and regiment details.

Literature

See Withers, Harvey J. S., Swords and Sabres, 2011, p.194, for the type.

Footnotes

This pattern sword would have been in use during the Crimean War period and the regiment served at Balaclava as part of the Heavy Brigade.

CONDITION

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LOT 0284

George IV Inniskilling Dragoons Heavy Cavalry Officer's Sword

Sold for (Inc. bp): £624

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