Hammer

£440

9th Lancers Georgian officer’s Mameluke Sword

A rare example of the Mameluke levée sword, with broad flat curved blade etched both sides with crown, crossed guidons (bearing IX), larger figures IX and “LANCERS”, gilt crosspiece with raised edges and decoration, and fine ivorine scales with floral studs. Nicks to edge of blade, etching and gilt rubbed, scabbard absent.