Lot 1275 , A 19th century officer’s sword from the 1841 Niger Expedition, partly blued and gilt blade etched ‘NIGER EXPEDITION’ with some blued and gilt decoration, brass stirrup hilt, wire bound grip, the brass scabbard engraved o

A 19th century officer’s sword from the 1841 Niger Expedition, partly blued and gilt blade etched ‘NIGER EXPEDITION’ with some blued and gilt decoration, brass stirrup hilt, wire bound grip, the brass scabbard engraved on the front with foliage and crowned VR
£200-300

Condition:
In generally fair condition; hilt not tight and can be made to rattle; blade with some corrosion. Swordsmith not detailed.

Sold for £1,500