Tuam Yeomanry Cavalry  A highly important Irish Presentatio...

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€10,000

Tuam Yeomanry Cavalry 

A highly important Irish Presentation Sword, presented by The Tuam Yeomanry Cavalry, to the Rt. Hon.ble Wm. Earl of Howth, their late Captain as a small token of their esteem and approbation of his Lordships Proper conduct during his command over them July 12th, 1803. The etched gilt and blued curved blade by Jn. Read, Maker, College Green, Dublin, signed on blade and scabbard, the blade with military figures, scrolling foliage, military trophies, armorial crest with motto "Dieu et Mon Droit" the langets in the form of the Irish Crown Harp, the rear single quillion with rosettes, the removable guard with the oval openwork monogram of George III, the curved single edged double fuller blade 32" (81cms); the pommel in the form of a military helmet, on a wire bound ivory grip, the brass scabbard with leather panels and brass suspension rings, lockets and chape, signed and inscribed at the throat locket, 40" (102cms) overall.  Extremely Rare. (1)