£290
Late 18th century Infantry Officer's spadroon sword of the 23rd Regiment, the straight fullered blade with faint traces of etching retaining a little original bluing to one third of the blade, gilt hilt with cross guard, slightly swollen lined ivory grip inset with gilt panel engraved with the Prince of Wales Feathers, original leather scabbard with brass mounts and rings, the locket engraved R Clarke & Son 62 Cheapside
Oval plaque on grip has engraved Prince of Wales Feathers and Roman numerals XXIII for the 23rd Regiment, scabbard has several splits along join and is not rigid, hilt mount is slightly loose
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