United Kingdom. An 1828 Pattern Scottish Basket Hilt Broadsword, c.1830 Auction without authority

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one clutching a flag and the other a length of broken chain

the ribbon is soiled with light patina from age and wear

but all three missing pin and catch

First Class - In bronze gilt

United Kingdom. An 1828 Pattern Scottish Basket Hilt Broadsword, c.1830 Auction without authorityAn untouched example of the 1828 pattern featuring an 81 cm blade that remains securely fixed into the handle and guard, with the fuller running 51 cm towards to the blades end. With the brass gilt British proof slug in place stating "PROVRD GR" on one side of the ricasso thereby meeting British Ordnance standards of the time, while the reverse is plain. The blade has online minor surface rust with no major pitting. The swords iconic basket hilt is