British WD 1893 Dated 1856 Pattern Mole Birmingham Pioneer’s Saw Back Short Sword Sidearm with Original Leather Scabbard. 21383. Swords

The British Army has had several patterns of saw-back bayonets but only one saw-back sword. The pattern 1856 infantry Pioneers short sword (hanger) was issued to the Pioneers within each infantry battalion. This sword was issued to the Kings Own (Royal Lancaster) Regiment. This is an excellent 1856 Pattern British Pioneers Saw Back Short Sword Sidearm. It has a broad 22 ½” long blade with deeply cut sawback (27 ¾” overall). The blade has staining consistent with age and service use and is crisply stamped with the makers name within a scrolled motif. One side of the ricasso has; arrow above WD over crown over B3 and MOLE BIRM’m the other side has the date stamp of 6/93 (June 1893). It has the correct heavy ribbed Brass handle with full knuckle bow, slotted for lanyard. The side of the pommel has a double WD arrow. The sidearm is complete with original leather scabbard with brass mounts. The leather & stitching of the scabbard are in good order *centre seam at rear open* . The leather has just surface scuffs consistent with age and service use. The price includes UK delivery. 21383.