British 1751 Pattern Leicester Militia Sword

Description:

British 1751 Pattern Leicester Militia Sword, c. 1760s, brass hilt and grip, engraved on the bottom of the guard "M=LEICESTER" and "1/2", blade marked with a running fox and "SH" (Samuel Harvey),blade lg. 25, overall lg. 30 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500

Some age appropriate patination on the brass and blade.


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