Roxburgh & Selkirk (The Border) Scottish Rifles Officer's Sword, Edward VII Mandingo leaving room for speculation as

leaving room for speculation as to how and under what circumstances the inscription was made

Proof disc unusual

Excellent condition sabre

with its original scabbard

Roxburgh & Selkirk (The Border) Scottish Rifles Officer's Sword, Edward VII Mandingo leaving room for speculation asA scarce officers sword of the 1st Roxburgh & Selkirk (The Border) Rifle Volunteers, dating to the reign of Edward VII. From 1888, the regiment formed part of the South of Scotland (Scottish Border) Brigade, which later saw service in the First World War. The blade, bearing a Pillin proof disc and retailed by Hobson & Sons or 1, 3, and 5 Lexington Street, London, is in immaculate condition, with exceptional etching. The sword bears the owner's