BRITISH 11TH HUSSARS OFFICERS SWORD.

A most magnificent and rare regimental officers sword for the 11th Hussars. The full length blade has superb etched decoration, the last third of the blade is plain, the first two-thirds having etched panels with the Fleur- De-lys Victorian Crown, the etched lettering 'Prince Albert's Own Hussars' with the badge of the Sphinx with 'Egypt' below with Battle Honours of Salamanca, Peninsular, Waterloo, Bhurtpore, foliage and Stands of Arms. To the reverse side the identical etching with the addition of the name of the maker 'Andrews No.9 Pall Mall'. The curved blade is absolutely perfect. Constructed in the Mamluke style, the Ivory grip totally undamaged, complete with its original dress gold and red knot. The gilding to the cross guard and the three scabbard fittings excellent. The two centre exposed parts of the scabbard in standard steel finish. The decoration to the three scabbard fittings is immensely deep. The Sphinx with Egypt badge to the centre of both sides of the cross guard. This is a faultless and rare superb sword to one of the most exotic regiments of Hussars of the British Army.

Code: 76549