LONDON.- A fine and rare Scottish Backsword, dating from the mid 18th century is among the highlights of the auction of Antique Arms, Armour and Militaria in London on Wednesday, December 7, 2011. The sale will be held at midday by Thomas Del Mar Ltd (in association with Sotheby’s) at their saleroom at 25 Blythe Road, W14. Estimated to fetch £30,000-40,000, the extremely rare sword has a silver basket hilt and is almost certainly by Walter Allan of Stirling. While another rare Scottish Broadsword with a finesigned basket hilt by John Simpson the Elder of Glasgow, dating from 1700-1716 is estimated at £12,000-18,000 and a rare early 16th century two-hand sword, probably from Lowland Scotland or England carries an estimate of £16,000-20,000. 15 pikes from the Strathspey Fencibles, dating from the 19th century is estimated at £1,200-1,800. The Strathspey Fencibles were raised by Sir James Grant