Scottish Basket Hilt Broadsword (WWI era)

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What an odd sword--- it almost looks like one one of those that come in by the boat load from China; the blade appears to be, well..., shot, and there is a lot of damage to the hilt. The grip is pukka-- most junkers don't have the ray skin grip. My guess is it's probably genuine, and not very valuable. Two swords in much better condition have sold on eBay in the last week for between $500-600. Using that as a baseline, I'd value this one at $350, tops.

I agree. Plus some other Thoughts . Here are pix. The ?? Sword on the Left & a 1885 "pattern" ( WWI ( authenticated as a "Sgt's ( a little "nicer than Issue, but conforms to "pattern"))



OTHER THOUGHTS

Hilt - You will notice "several" differences in the Hilt.
Hilt liner interior is "dirty" but NOT "WORN" as it should be if used.

Blade - No "grooves, also edge "very poor"

I thought perhaps it might "represent a 1828 "pattern ( still used in WWI) Here is a px of an officer's Sword (still conforms to "pattern"
NOTE AGAIN the "several" differences in the Hilt.




One other ?? is the apparent lack of "proof marks" or maker's marks.

As said above, for the $$$, there are FAR better ones out there. In fact the "Sgt.'s Sword is being offered for 1,1135.00 USD

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