The 31 1/2 inch blade with 20 inch panel etched and engraved with scrollwork, one side incorporating the crown, VR cipher and rifle regiment hunting horn, the reverse with riband inscribed Presented to/Captain L. Wilson/by the officers/noncommissioned/officers and men/of the 9th/Stirlingshire/Rifle Volunteers/As a Small Token/of Esteem, below this a crest with the motto Semper Vigilans. Nickel-plated Pattern 1827 hilt, the exterior of the guard engraved with scrollwork, the guard pierced with crown and hunting horn; pommel cap/back strap with deeply chased scrollwork. Grey shagreen and copper wire-wrapped grip. Nickel-plated scabbard. Condition: Fine. Plated finish on hilt partly frosted. Scabbard showing some pinpoint spotting. See Illustration
The 31 1/2 inch blade with 20 inch panel etched and engraved with scrollwork, one side incorporating the crown, VR cipher and rifle regiment hunting horn, the reverse with riband inscribed Presented to/Captain L. Wilson/by the officers/noncommissioned/officers and men/of the 9th/Stirlingshire/Rifle Volunteers/As a Small Token/of Esteem, below this a crest with the motto Semper Vigilans. Nickel-plated Pattern 1827 hilt, the exterior of the guard engraved with scrollwork, the guard pierced with crown and hunting horn; pommel cap/back strap with deeply chased scrollwork. Grey shagreen and copper wire-wrapped grip. Nickel-plated scabbard. Condition: Fine. Plated finish on hilt partly frosted. Scabbard showing some pinpoint spotting. See Illustration
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