Victorian Scots Fusiliers Guards Officers Sword

Victorian Scots Fusiliers Guards Officers Sword belonging to Lieut Col Haygarth. By Wilkinson Sword early four digit number 7312. Lieut Col HAYGARTH, shot through the shoulder [severely] and through the leg Battle of Alma 20th Sept 1854 – 23rd Nov 1854 First victory over the Russians on the Alma. The sword with regulation hilt with fish skin grip and officers knot. The blade is stunning and super early Wilkinson sword engraving with battle honours V R and crown the reverse again with battle honours and regimental devise and crown. It is sold complete with steel scabbard and research. Notes: The Battle of the Alma was a battle in the Crimean War between an allied expeditionary force and Russian forces defending the Crimean Peninsula on 20 September 1854. The allies had made a surprise landing in Crimea on 14 September