A Fine Quality George V Ceremonial Sword For The Royal Company Of Archers, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Stock Number: 50202
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A Superb Quality George V Sword For Ceremonial Use To The Royal Company Of Archers.
Period
C1920
Dimensions
See Text
Geographical area
UK and Ireland
Description
This is an extremely fine quality Ceremonial Sword to the Royal Company Of Archers, which serves as the Sovereigns Bodyguard in Scotland, since 1822.
They are currently known as the Queens Bodyguard For Scotland, and is based at The Archers Hall, Edinburgh.
The guards wear a traditional and specific Uniform, and the weapon worn, is the Sword.
This example has a very high quality 20-3/4 inch fullered steel blade, beautifully etched with the Royal Cypher of George V, Royal Coat Of Arms “Dieu Et Mon Doit”, plus finely etched designs. There is also a blank shield, ready for an inscription to a particular owner. The maker “J Stewart/88George St./Edinburgh”. etched to the recass of the blade. There are no blemishes or stains, and is in excellent original condition. There is a Brass Hilt, with a Thistle Pommel.
Complete with it’s original Scabbard, in quality black leather, mounted with brass furniture.
The o/a length of the sword ..26 inches, and 26-3/4 inches in the scabbard
C 1920.
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Dealer information
Millais Antiques
I have dealt in Antique Arms and Armour for about 35 years, and my interest began as a school boy during the 2nd WW.
After leaving my home town of Leicester, I went to University, and qualified as a Dental Surgeon at Guys Hospital in 1961 .
My main interests are British and North American Arms of the 18th, 19th,and early 20th Century, plus a few Continental items.
It was 14 years ago that I retired from Dentistry. However, I have continued running my Antiques business, initially while still in practice, and now make most of my sales online, but still exhibit at a number of specialized Antique Arms and Militaria Fairs eg .. Bisley, Bristol, and also at the IACF Fairs, at Ardingly, Sussex.
I also deal in Period Scientific Instruments, mainly of a military association, and have a full listing on www.fleaglass.com.
