United Kingdom. An 1828 Pattern Scottish Basket Hilt Broadsword, c.1830 Auction the ribbon is soiled with

the ribbon is soiled with light patina from age and wear

set within a circular stamped laurel leaf wreath

silvered metal receiving clip with a leather tab on the left end

135765) with the Royal Canadian Air Force "for the duration of the war"

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

United Kingdom. An 1828 Pattern Scottish Basket Hilt Broadsword, c.1830 Auction the ribbon is soiled withAn 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