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Title Royal Scots Fusilier broadsword
Nationality Scottish
Period c 1886
Sold

This sword was sold by Wilkinson (no. 27226) in April 1886 to G.M. Barrett esq. of the Royal Scots Fusiliers. In 1881 all Lowland regiments apart from the Cameronians were ordered to wear broadswords. GMB was commissioned into the 1st Battalion RSF on 28/4/86 as Lieutenant (from the militia). This battalion was stationed in Ireland 1886-91.

George Macdonald Barrett would appear to have left the army by 1895, not appearing in that year's army list.

The blade has lost all its original frost-etched finish, but all the engraving is still clear on both sides of the blade. There is some minor wear to the EPNS finish throughout plus two dents in the scabbard. The grip is in good shape with all the original wiring. The red silk pommel fringe is intact, the small collar being broken. The basket liner is still bright, but showing some age wear, the blue silk fringe being largely worn away. The blade is 33" long.

A copy of Wilkinson Sword's sales register accompanies this.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Edged Weapons : Swords : Scottish : 19th Century]

testimonials

[From a vendor, rather than a buyer]

I'm delighted that you are happy with the badge and I hope you can sell it to someone who will value owning it.

I tried to sell it on eBay but they won't accept Nazi items. I then contacted several dealers via a Google search who mostly offered me £40-£50 after some haggling. Most of the other dealers tried to conceal its true value in their replies and also lacked manners which doesn't inspire confidence.

Ultimately it's about trust. I should think that most prospective sellers have done their own research and therefore know roughly what their item is worth. You were the only dealer who had the integrity to concede that my valuation was approximately correct and I respect your comment that you can't offer this as you need to make a profit. Your honest approach is greatly appreciated and I felt comfortable taking the risk in sending it to you.

Thank you for a smooth transaction

C D, UK, 01.07.2015

Cane arrived this morning, well packaged, and I am delighted with it.

P L, Northern Ireland, 22.02.2011

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