Hammer

£260

Victorian 1st Manchester Rifles Attributed 1822 Pattern Officers Sword. This example was carried by Edward Peel Dewhurst. The straight single edged blade with etched decoration of a Crowned VR cypher, strung bugle device, Arms of Manchester, regimental title FIRST MANCHESTER RIFLES and name EDWARD PEEL DEWHURST. The forte with the retailer's details of Firmin & Sons London. The hilt is of the 1822 pattern sword with fixed guard and shagreen grip. Housed in a steel scabbard. The blade remains in very good condition etching clear, the hilt has been professionally restored. Lieutenant Edward Peel Dewhurst was promoted to this rank on the 20th December 1882. His HQ was at Hulme Manchester. He died in 1910 at the age of 57 years