Lot 179
A Victorian 1895 pattern Northumberland Fusiliers Infantry Officers sword by E Thurkle, London: the straight acid etched blade with regimental crest and battle honours, also decorated with the family crest of the Crofton Family, makers mark to shoulder as per title, over a pierced half-basket hilt decorated en suite, wire bound fish skin grip and oval pommel, together in a brown leather scabbard, blade length 83.5cm.*Notes- The vendors research indicates that the army lists of the period show Arthur Edward Lowther Crofton (later 4th Baron Crofton) as the only officer serving with the Northumberland Fusilier's
