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The History Sale 19th April 2016
the fine Celtic design blade engraved with Oglaigh na hEireann on both sides and with brass basket hilt inset
with F.F. emblem, with original leather scabbard, rare in this good condition. Irish Officers had to pay for
their own swords, and were obliged to hand them back on retiring.
€ 1,000 - 1,500
CONSTABULARY.
A R.I.C. Dress Sword and Scabbard, by Sexton of Dawson St., Dublin, the engraved 32 1/2’’ blade with a
steel basket hilt inset with engraved crowned harp.
Provenance: This sword was worn at the funeral of Queen Victoria, and then passed down by family descent
until it was offered for sale in these rooms, Independence auction, 17th April 2007, lot 542, where it was
purchased by the current vendor.
€ 1,000 - 1,500