BRITISH 15TH KING’S HUSSARS OFFICERS SWORD.

A magnificent sword for an officer of the 15th Hussars James C. Lister Gay who joined the regiment in 1868, he was promoted to Lieutenant in 1870 died on service in Meerut India on the 10th September 1875. 77cm blade with clip back point, deeply etched with foliage and scrolls containing Battle Honours from Emsdorf to Waterloo. Royal Crest within Garter and motto, regimental titled ‘King’s XV Hussars’, crown VR cipher and owners family crest , motto and initials. Maker marked ‘Andrews No.9 Pall Mall, London’. Gilt mounted hilt with cross guard cast with foliage. Two piece ivory grips. Fitted into its wood scabbard, which is sheathed in gilt metal engraved panels with stylised leaves having five fish skin open work panels. The suspension mounts embossed with foliage, complete with original knot in crimson and gold cord and acorn. The 15th Hussars first raised in 1759, seeing service in over two centuries before being amalgamated with the 19th Royal Hussars into the 15th King’s Royal Hussars in 1922, one of the famous British Hussar Regiments of the past 300 years, which fought at Waterloo. More extensive, extra images can be seen on our new Premium website, type in regimentalsmilitaria.co.uk in to your web browser. The sale of Knives, other Edged Weapons and Firearms are restricted to those aged over 18. Verification of age is required before purchase is concluded, this will include providing a scan of photo ID including your address and in some cases may require video verification by FaceTime or WhatsApp video, at Regimentals discretion, until formal laws on this requirement are enforced in the UK.

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