United Kingdom. An 1828 Pattern Scottish Basket Hilt Broadsword, c.1830 Auction A British War Medal to

A British War Medal to the Military Merchant Marine - WALTER - L - AYLESWORTH -)

set within a circular stamped laurel leaf wreath

This idea developed into the "Four Continents" flight of 1927

without authority

First Class - In bronze gilt

United Kingdom. An 1828 Pattern Scottish Basket Hilt Broadsword, c.1830 Auction A British War Medal toAn 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