Lot #249 - An English RAF Officer’s dress sword
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Auction House:Cordy's
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Sale Name:September Art & Antique Auction
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Sale Date:10 Sep 2013 ~ 9.30am (NZ time)
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Lot #:249
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Lot Description:An English RAF Officer’s dress sword
the brass guard with cypher of George V and air force crowned eagle, the pommel as an eagle’s head, the grip of wire bound rayskin, tied with a bullion tassel; the etched blade marked at the ricasso ‘Property of Grieves’ (Grieves & Hawkes the pre-eminent Saville Row tailors and outfitters would have provided this sword to its clients on State occasions requiring full dress uniform); the black leather scabbard with brass mounts and hangers. Blade length 805. -
Estimate:NZ$2,750 - 2,750
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Realised Price:
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Category:Militaria & Weapons
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