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A fine Lloyd's Patriotic Fund sword of 50 pound Value to…
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Melbourne
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19-May-2013
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A fine Lloyd's Patriotic Fund sword of 50 pound Value to Lieutenant Charles Menzies of H.M.S. Minerva / 1806, with curved single-edged hollow-ground blade, the blued ground intricately etched and gilt with a naval trophy, figures of Britannia and Hope, the crowned arms and cypher of George III, cornucopia, flowers, foliage and inscription 'From the Patriotic Fund At Lloyds to Lieut. Charles Menzies of the Royal Marines, for the Distinguished Courage & Bravery Displayed by Him in Command of the Royal Marines At the Storming Fort Finisterre, being the first Who mounted the Breach and Planted the British colours on the Ramparts on the 22nd June
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Militaria & Weapons: Edged Weapons