Auction Catalogue

25 September 2008

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations and Medals

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

Lot

№ 921

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25 September 2008

Hammer Price:
£110

An officers sword of The Royal Indian Marine, the straight 80cm blade by S W Silver & Co East Cheap, etched with crowned GVR cypher fouled anchor and R I M within scrolls and strapwork, brass half basket hilt incorporating R I M device, lions head pommel, fish-skin covered grip bound with copper wire, complete with its black patent-leather scabbard with three regulation brass mounts, complete with its bullion sword-knot and black leather and gold bullion sword belt and slings the buckle with King’s crowned RIM device, blade with some areas of pitting and scabbard creased £100-150