An 1845 Pattern Infantry Sword by Buckmaster. 38” overall, 32 ¼” slightly curved single edged blade, double edged towards the tip, foliate engraved with stands of arms & Crowned VR Cypher, with makers tablet at the forte etched ‘Buckmaster 3 New Burlington St. London’. The gilt brass guard with VR monogram & incorporating a rose, thistle & shamrock in an oval, forward swept quillon & hinged folding edge, wooden grip with seven bands of twisted wire, the back strap cast in a single piece with oval stepped pommel. Contained in its original gilt brass scabbard.
Circa 1850
Sword in good condition, but lacking fish skin cover on grip.
Buckmaster 3 New Burlington Street 1842-84