Superb and Rare 1870 Pattern Royal Artillery Full Dress Sabretache.

A magnificent Victorian 1870 pattern Sabretache, worn by a mounted Royal Artillery officer in full dress uniform.
The leather pouch is made from black morocco leather, with the face elaborately embroidered in gold and silver bullion wire with queen Victoria’s royal crest of arms on a black velvet ground. The lions face and artillery gun are in gilt metal and above the gun are sprays of oak leaves; above this, is the motto ‘Ubique’ and below the gun, the motto ‘Quo Fas Et Gloria Ducant’. All of this is surrounded by a border of gold bullion train lace. What makes this piece unique is, it still has the officers sword belt attached, this part is so very hard to find. This is made of black leather covered with gold bullion lace. It has the three straps for the Sabretache hanging from three ‘D’ rings and a pair of hangers for the officer’s sword; every buckle is gilt metal with a lions head motif. It still retains all of its gilt brass fittings and the snake belt clasp.
The whole piece comes in excellent condition for its age, as you would expect it has a little fading and the bullion has toned over the years. Please see pictures for overall condition.
The ultimate piece for display, the Sabretache measuring; 11.5 x 12.75 inches and the sword belt measures 26 inches long but it will extend a further 9 inches.

Code: 25430