AN EXCEPTIONAL WILLIAM IV PRESENTATION SWORD TO WILLIAM

AN EXCEPTIONAL WILLIAM IV PRESENTATION SWORD TO WILLIAM BIRD BRODIE ESQUIRE, 82cm pipe backed blade with spear point profusely and finely decorated with scrolling foliage, stands of arms, a figure of Britannia, Royal arms, WIVR cypher and the presentation inscription, PRESENTED TO WILLIAM BIRD BRODIE ESQR LIEUT COL OF THE SALISBURY VOLUNTEER INFANTRY BY THE NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND PRIVATES UNDER HIS COMMAND AS A TOKEN OF THEIR ATTACHMENT, RESPECT AND ESTEEM AUGUST 21ST 1851, fine gilt classical stirrup hilt decorated with acanthus scrolls, acorns and oak leaves, carved ivory grip, contained in its finely engraved gilt scabbard decorated with scrolling foliage, flower heads and WIVR cypher.