United Kingdom. An 1828 Pattern Scottish Basket Hilt Broadsword, c.1830 Hold in frosted silver with red

in frosted silver with red and blue enamels

43 mm x 37

measuring 90 mm (w) x 68 mm (h)

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United Kingdom. An 1828 Pattern Scottish Basket Hilt Broadsword, c.1830 Hold in frosted silver with redAn untouched example of the 1828 pattern featuring an 81 cm blade that remains securely fixed into the handle and guard, with the fuller running 51 cm towards to the blades end. With the brass gilt British proof slug in place stating "PROVRD GR" on one side of the ricasso thereby meeting British Ordnance standards of the time, while the reverse is plain. The blade has online minor surface rust with no major pitting. The swords iconic basket hilt is