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Important presentation Mexican machete with finely engraved blade

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD
Important presentation Mexican machete with finely engraved blade
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and inscribed “Albert Prince of Wales” on the left and “God Save the King” over a ribbon with “Remember, A.R. Del C, Negrete, L.G. Murillo, Mexican West Coast”. Also dated 1920. The blade is beautifully hand engraved with jaguars, beasts, scrolls, Mexican snake and eagle with Vaquero roping steer. Horn grip with eagle head in very good to near fine condition. 31” overall with a 26” blade and 2 5/8” at the widest point. A letter from Royal archives signed by archivist Julie Snelling states in summary that Edward Prince of wales (Later King) did stop in Mexico on his way back from Australia abroad the HMS Renown in 1920 Should bear fruitful research as to the occasion of the presentation. A rare opportunity to obtain a blade presented to a King. This is the Mona Lisa of 20th century Mexican blades. Est.: $1500-$3000