Auction: 13003 - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals and Militaria
Lot: 88
(x) A General Officer's Coatee
A Rare, c.1820 General Officer's Swallow Tailed Coatee, together with a complete tally of gilt General Officer's buttons, by R. Bushby, St. Martin's Lane, London, in situ; an Officer's copper-gilt Gorget inscribed with 'G.R.' cipher, retaining its chamois leather backing named 'Lieut. Coll. Skinner' and one silk rosette with tie; a full dress 'bullion' epaulette with lanyards and minor accoutrement; and an early Victorian Court Sword, the steel blade etched with Crown and 'V.R.' cipher, surmounted by decorative gilt scalloped guard, housed in its black leather scabbard with finely engraved gilt mounts, small repairs and mothing to scarlet and navy blue Melton cloth, the silk lining somewhat shot and unstable, otherwise in overall good condition (lot)
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