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Lot description
Militaria : a Victorian pattern 1895 infantry officer's dress sword by Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall London. The 32 3/4" steel blade with single fuller and inset proof lozenge, decorated with acanthus scrollwork and VR cipher, owner's monogram 'LCR' (right), makers name and Royal warrant to the Prince of Wales (left), the spine stamped with serial number 26409. The basket guard with VR cipher, chequered backstrap and wire-wrapped shagreen handle. The steel scabbard with silver braid. Approx 40" long Addendum - It is understood that this sword was made for Lieutenant-Colonel R C Luard Esquire 2/OLI (Oxfordshire Light Infantry). With photocopy of 1885 entry from Wilkinson's Proof Book recording that sword no. 26409 was made for R C Luard... It is believed that the hilt of the Infantry 1895 pattern was changed following amended dress regulations in 1895