A rare Australian pre-Federation New South Wales Militia Officer's service sword and metal scabbard, with gilded brass guard with a stepped pommel and ornamental back strap, the fish skin grip with wire wrap. The two-branch guard features the colonial militia badge. Proof star to forte, with both sides of the blade showing acid etched design of foliate patters, N.S.Width militia logo and royal cypher crown. Guard slightly bent. Length 102 cm overall