Victorian 71st HLI Basket Hilt Officers Sword

Victorian 71st Highland Light Infantry Basket Hilt Officers Sword. Early regulation hilt with good grip and fringe, broad sword blade in good condition the engraving bright and clear, marked Mayer and Mortimer Edinburgh. Complete with black leather scabbard with steel mounts, please note age repair above bottom mount. Overall length 100cm the blade 84.5cm – for reference please see Swords of the British Army Revised Edition page 182 Scottish Infantry Swords