The 8 1/2 inch blade with recurved edge, 3 1/4 inch clipped point and 5 1/2 inch fuller below the file-decorated spine. Front side inscribed Presented to/Joe Big Plume/by/Sir Robert Baden-Powell/(Spotted Eagle)/June 1923 and bearing maker's mark Maleham & Yeoman/Sheffield. Silver-plated crossguard. Silver-plated ferrule embossed with oak leaves and acorns. One-piece checkered ebony grip. Silver-plated horse head pommel. With original red velour lined leather-covered case. With voluminous provenance including a biography of Baden Powell with photograph of him with Joe Big Plume. Condition: Blade with much original polish and showing some light spotting and several small nicks to edge. Hilt fine. Exterior of case with some scuffing See Illustration
The 8 1/2 inch blade with recurved edge, 3 1/4 inch clipped point and 5 1/2 inch fuller below the file-decorated spine. Front side inscribed Presented to/Joe Big Plume/by/Sir Robert Baden-Powell/(Spotted Eagle)/June 1923 and bearing maker's mark Maleham & Yeoman/Sheffield. Silver-plated crossguard. Silver-plated ferrule embossed with oak leaves and acorns. One-piece checkered ebony grip. Silver-plated horse head pommel. With original red velour lined leather-covered case. With voluminous provenance including a biography of Baden Powell with photograph of him with Joe Big Plume. Condition: Blade with much original polish and showing some light spotting and several small nicks to edge. Hilt fine. Exterior of case with some scuffing See Illustration
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