Royal Artillery Short Sword

Description:

Royal Artillery Short Sword, c. 1812, brass stirrup-style hilt with a leather-wrapped wooden grip, steel blade marked WOOLEY, blade lg. 24 1/2, overall lg. 29 1/2 in.
Estimate $650-850

Missing the scabbard, in overall good condition.


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