Code: 12465
A very good, late Victorian Scottish Officers Broadsword of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.
The hilt is an 1828 pattern steel crossguard with ball finials, with domed cruxiform pommel, which can be removed for addition of the full basket hilt. Good overall condition, with some loss to the plated finish. The shagreen grip bound with copper twistwire, and in good condition.
The blade bears the retailers mark of "Brook&Son 57 George Street, Edinburgh" who seem to have been a department store which included a gentlemans outfitter. The proof slug with a "T" which may indicate Thurkle as the manufacturer. Brooks became "Brooks and Son" in 1891, allowing this sword a 10 year production range (Queen Victoria died in January 1901) so we can date it with confidence.
The blade with twin ricasso fullers and long central double fuller carries two vacant cartouches and further decorated with the emblems of Scotland, thistles, and foliage. The Regimental badge of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, and the Cypher of Queen Victoria. Some light staining, but generally bright. The blade has been honed and service sharpened.
Housed in its brown leather field service leather scabbard with steel mounts, which is in very good condition, with some minor scuffs.
Victorian broadswords of this quality and condition are becoming difficult to find.
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