Hammer

£280

Victorian South Middlesex Rifles Officer's Sword

32 1/2 inch, single edged blade.  Etched floral panels, strung bugle with double scroll "South Middlesex" "Rifles", crowned VR cypher and owner's initials "CH" within a floral panel.  Forte with maker "Firmin & Son 153 Strand & 13 Conduit St London".  Steel, three bar guard.  Steel, stepped pommel and backstrap.  Shagreen covered grip with twist wire binding.