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Royal Thailand Officer's Sword

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Royal Thailand Officer's Sword
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Royal Thailand Officer's Sword, with leather scabbard. The 26-1/4'' nickel-plated blade has one narrow and one wider fuller, and is double edged for about 12 '' near the tip. The pierced brass guard is decorated with lines and an oval with stippling in the center. The rear langet folds and has a locking pin to keep the sword in the scabbard. The brass pommel is an elephants head with tusks. Grip is grooved wood covered in stingray skin, and has three wires wrapped around in the grooves. Scabbard is black leather with gilt brass fittings and two hanging rings. OAL is 32-1/2''. Condition is good with the blade having some rust and bubbling to the nickel finish in scattered areas. No maker marks present on the blade. Guard and pommel have a nice dark, uncleaned brass patina, with traces of gold gilt in the protected areas. Grip has a nice age toned appearance and all the wire wrapping is intact and tight. Scabbard shows creases, scuffs, and cracks to the leather. Scabbard fittings have losses to the gilt finish with dark brass patina showing through. The retaining screws for the brass scabbard fittings are missing. Est.: $250-$450.