12th Dec, 2018 10:30 GMT/BST

Militaria & Ethnographica

 
Lot 307
 

307

A George V RAF Officer's Sword by Gieves, London, retailed by Moss Bros., the 83.5 cm...

A George V RAF Officer's Sword by Gieves, London, retailed by Moss Bros., the 83.5 cm single-fullered and single edge plated steel blade etched to the obverse with a crowned eagle and with a crest to the reverse, both amongst foliage and vacant panels of battle honours, gilt proved poincon, the gilt brass hilt pierced and cast with a crowned eagle and Royal cypher and stamped number M.106, eagle head pommel and backstrap, wire bound fishskin grip, bullion sword knot, the brass mounted leather scabbard with twin ring suspensions, 99cm

Sold for £550
Estimated at £500 - £600


 

. Sword in good condition overall with only minor dings and general light wear. Scabbard with slight scuffing to leather. Several dents to chape. Smaller dents to locket. From the private collection of the vendor's Argentinian father in law

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Auction: Militaria & Ethnographica, 12th Dec, 2018

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