WW1 Scottish Seaforth Highlander’s Officer’s Basket-Hilted Broadsword

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An excellent WW1 Scottish Seaforth Highlander’s Officer’s Basket-Hilted Broadsword.  This is the 1831 Pattern Highland Officer’s Basket-hilted Broadsword that was carried by Scottish Highland Officers and is still carried by Scottish Highland officers who currently serve in the British Army.  The sword comprises a large nickel-plated basket hilt with red felt liner.  The grip is covered with a fishskin and silver twistwire.  The blade of this sword is in great order and is etched at he blade forte to the Edinburgh sword and military outfitter – Anderson and Sons.  The blade has numerous motifs, including regimental designs and a long list of regimental campaigns – all still very crisp and fine.  The blade length is 32.5 inches (38 inches overall).  The sword comes complete with its original heavy nickel-plated scabbard – in minty condition.  The battle honours of this famous Scottish regiment include:

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