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British 1845 Pattern Infantry Field Officers Presentation Sword. Major Urban Richards. #2608001
This is an excellent example of a Victorian 1845 pattern infantry Field officer’s sword. The sword was presented to Major Urban V. Richards by the Christchurch (New Zealand) Rifle Volunteers in 1887. Major Richards, (1840-1913) spent most of his military career in British regiments, serving in the Cameron Highlanders, the 33rd (Duke of Wellington’s) Regiment of Foot and the 78th Royal Irish Fusiliers before emigrating to New Zealand where he served with local forces.
The 835mm 1845 “Wilkinson” pattern blade has a flat spine with a half-width fuller running for two-thirds of its length. The blade terminates in a spear point and is deeply etched with panels of foliate scrollwork above and below Queen Victoria’s crowned Royal cypher.
The blade is in excellent condition, retaining its original polish and the etching is crisp and clear.
The ricasso is etched with the cutler’s details, Hallenstein Bros & Co. The Hallenstein Brothers were military outfitters with premises at 17 & 18 Basinghall St., London and 169 Cashel St. Christchurch, New Zealand. The obverse ricasso bears a brass proof stud showing a Fleur de Lys.
The Gothic brass guard is in very good condition and retains its gilding. An oval within the guard bears Queen Victoria’s cypher. The shagreen wrapped grip is in very good condition. The blade is firm in the hilt.
The sword is complete with its field officer’s gilt brass scabbard with twin suspension rings. The top of the scabbard is engraved with the dedication; “Presented to Major Urban V. Richards by the Christchurch Rifle Volunteers 15th September 1887.” The scabbard is in great condition and retains its original gilt finish with a couple of tiny, shallow dings. The sword sheathes and draws smoothly and is held firmly within the scabbard.
This is a very fine example of an 1845 pattern named infantry field officer’s sword.
£595.00
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