Auction Catalogue

11 & 12 December 2013

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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Lot

№ 690

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11 December 2013

Hammer Price:
£490

The King’s Bodyguard for Scotland (Royal Company of Archers) Ceremonial Uniform Sword and Waist Belt, the 49.4 cm straight bright blade by C.Johns & Pegg, Clifford St., London.W. with single narrow fuller and long spear point etched with thistle sprays and crowned VR cypher, the cast gilt brass hilt of characteristic form contained in its gilt brass mounted black leather scabbard, the waist belt of black leather complete with the ornate waist belt clasp comprising an oval bearing the Royal Crest for Scotland St. Andrew’s cross and oval title ‘King’s Bodyguard for Scotland’ in gilt brass, slight patent leather loss to the scabbard otherwise excellent overall condition (2) £500-700