OF 93RD (SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS ) REGIMENT INTEREST -
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OF 93RD (SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS ) REGIMENT INTEREST - THE SWORD AND DIRK ENSEMBLE OF GENERAL SIR JOHN EWART KCB, comprising the dirk, 30.5cm double fullered blade with faceted back edge, etched with scrolling foliage, thistles, crowned VR cyphers, regimental motif and Cape of Good Hope battle honour, characteristic white metal mounted hilt decorated with oak leaves and thistles, canted faceted stone pommel, carved basket weave wooden grip set with polished metal studs, contained in its white metal mounted leather scabbard decorated to match, the reverse with old family label and the middle mount bearing owners initials, complete with companion knife and fork, together with a plated regulation basket hilted broadsword by Leckie, Graham & Co of Glasgow, complete with chamois liner, silk tassel and scabbard, accompanied with a framed and glazed contemporary magazine article highlighting the various military exploits of the General, including various sabre cuts acquired while capturing the enemies colours at Secunderbagh and the loss of an arm at Cawnpore.
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OF 93RD (SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS ) REGIMENT INTEREST -
Estimate £3,500 - £4,500
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