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Lot #249 - An English RAF Officer’s dress sword

  • Auction House:
    Cordy's
  • Sale Name:
    September Art & Antique Auction
  • Sale Date:
    10 Sep 2013 ~ 9.30am (NZ time)
  • Lot #:
    249
  • 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
  • Realised Price:
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  • Category:
    Militaria & Weapons

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