Lot #162 - An officer’s dress sword
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Auction House:Cordy's
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Sale Name:August 2014 Antique & Art Auction
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Sale Date:12 Aug 2014 ~ 9.30am (NZ time)
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Lot #:162
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Lot Description:An officer’s dress sword
the property of Capt. Andrew Douglas Holden RNZN, OBE, DSC, RD (d.1969); toward the end of WWII Holden was the Commanding Officer, HMNZS Matai (minesweeper) & Senior Officer, 25th Minesweeping and Anti-Submarine Flotilla in the South Pacific. With etched polished 79cm blade by Gieves, the gilt brass hilt with crowned fouled anchor, lion head pommel, wired bound shagreen grip and with attached porteppe. (Cf. lots 112, 161,163) -
Estimate:NZ$700 - 700
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Realised Price:
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Category:Militaria & Weapons
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.