April 5, 2024
Pre-WWI Scots Guards Officer's Sword
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This is a Scots Guards (3rd Foot Guards) pattern of 1854 Officer's sword, with the 1892 pattern blade, of the period up to WWI. It is a beautiful example of the British sword maker's art, with full Regimental battle honours through the Boer War, as well as the Regimental badge (the Order of the Thistle!) on both blade and hilt. T is also a spectacular Sphinx on the blade. The hilt is heavily nickeled- so much so that were it not for some wear on the pommel and backstrap, you would think it was made of german silver. The blade is marked J.R. Gaunt & Son, late Edward Thurkle, London & Birmingham. The blade is 32 inches long, and numbered on the back:14796, so it should be traceable as to its owner. The etching is absolutely superb, as you can see in the photos. T is a scabbard, of the Sam Brown type, which came with the sword, but does not fit properly. It should be relatively easy to find a better one. The reverse side of the blade has a small patch of heavy pitting about 6 inches from the point, and t is a sprinkle on the back of the blade near t It does not interfere with the etching, nor the fact that most of the blade retains its original polish.
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