victoriansword:British Pattern 1827 Rifle Officer’s Presentation SwordThis is a magnificent example
victoriansword:British Pattern 1827 Rifle Officer’s Presentation SwordThis is a magnificent example of Presentation Grade Victorian Era British Rifle Regiment Officers Sword, pattern 1827. It is mounted with a slightly curved blade that measures 31 ¾ inches in length. The blade is beautifully etched on both sides as well as wonderfully inscribed on one side PRESENTED TO THE HONORABLE T.Y.LOWES. ESQe LATE CAPTn COMMANDING THE BUCKINGHAM VOLUNTEER RIFLE COMPANY, BY THE MEMBERS OF THE VOLUNTEER FORCE S.D. TASMANIA AS A SINCERE THOUGH INADEQUATE TESTIMONIAL IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF HIS ZEALOUS AND LIBERAL SUPPORT TO THE VOLUNTEER MOVEMENT - NOVr 1862. The blade, although shows to have been cleaned in recent years reflecting some old pitting scars, does remain in nice condition. The fabulous guard is enhanced with an intricately detailed oakleaf pattern and the stringed bugle and continues to wear much of the original gold wash. The hilt is fishskin covered and is healthy but does show age wear and shrinkage nevertheless, the original twisted wire wrap remains tightly in place. Overall measuring 37 ½ inches in length.Here is some great biographical information on the original owner of the sword, Thomas Yardley Lowes, as well as details of the presentation of the sword and a photograph of the man himself!Photos from OldSwords.com (Item136675). -- source link