Arms, Armour and Militaria

An 1821 pattern infantry officer’s sword, the 85cm blade of light weight by Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London, No 11060 for 1861, etched with crowned VR cypher, foliate scrolls etc, regulation gothic hilt incorporating VR cypher, retaining original frayed gold bullion sword knot, fish-skin covered grip bound with copper wire, complete with its steel scabbard, the sword is silver-plated overall ,good condition £200-250

The Wilkinson proof books record sword number 11060 sold 30 January 1861 to Eales.