in very good condition (white spots on surface are dirt
the records do not state the nature of the injury
when the sword was no longer regarded as an effective weapon of war and relegated to ceremonial occasions
United States: Die-stamped brass base
impressed “5096 SJT
United Kingdom. A Commemorative Medal for the Warwick Castle Fire, 1871 visually-hidden in very good condition (whiteIn silver, a beautiful carved medal featuring an elephant on shield with a lion atop, encircled by a wreath, reverse demonstrating Warwick Castle against the trees in delicate relief, unnamed, on a scroll suspension, measures 38. 2 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), weighs 29. 96 grams, minor contact marks to edges, lovely patina, near extremely fine. Footnote: In December 1871, a major fire broke out at Warwick Castle in Warwickshire, England, causing extensive