Japan, Imperial. A Late Nineteenth Century Sword Auction transferring to the Medical School

transferring to the Medical School at Woodstock

each constructed of dark green wool and trimmed with red piping

contact marks and gilt loss

Ontario and the rest were British chaps from a variety of places in England

Lance Corporal Allen was invalided injured aboard the Hospital Ship Cambria to England

Japan, Imperial. A Late Nineteenth Century Sword Auction transferring to the Medical SchoolA sword, c. 1875, featuring a steel blade measuring 48. 0 cm in length, set into a wood handle with brass fittings, the total length measures 64. 2 cm. A small hand etched squirrel is present on the ricasso, the blade is sharp with small areas of discolouration and contact. The handle is black stained wooden, slightly squared and thinner near the pommel, measures 160 mm, and shows wear due to use and age. The blade is contained in a metal magnetic