An extremely rare 11th Hussars 1853 pattern presentation Cavalry sword. True to pattern, however the hilt has an extra silver wrap in order to make it more decorative.

An extremely rare 11^th Hussars 1853 pattern presentation Cavalry sword. True to pattern, however the hilt has an extra silver wrap in order to make it more decorative. The blade is by Henry Wilkinson No 19199 and is flat sided with slight clipped point. Presentation inscriptions on both sides which read;

"For the best man-at-arms in the Bombay army"

"PRIZE SWORD"

"Given by Col. Fraser. V.C. 11th Hussars"

REVERSE

"Won by Sergeant Hurst 11th Hussars"

"POONA 1867"

"Presented by Lt. General Sir Robert Napier K.C.B Commander in Chief"

Complete with dent free scabbard. This sword is of the highest rarity to a famous British Cavalry unit, given by a Victoria Cross winner during the recipient’s service in India. Blade length 34 ½ inches

Very Good condition $4250