WW1 Era British WD 1897 Pattern Henry Wilkinson London Infantry Officer’s Sword With King George V Guard, Blade Number 45075, Sword

WW1 Era British WD 1897 Pattern Henry Wilkinson London Infantry Officer’s Sword With King George V Guard, Blade Number 45075, Leather Officer’s Cord & Acorn Knot Leather Covered Field Service Scabbard & Sam Browne Leather Frog. Sn 23174:28 - 23174:28

This is an original British 1897 pattern Infantry Officer's sword with Cord Acorn Knot scabbard and frog. These swords were a great improvement on previous patterns with better protection to the hand through its ¾ basket hilt (see page 179 of World Swords by Withers & pages 165-167 of Swords of the British Army by Robson). The sword has a 32 ½” long blade with partial fullers and measures 39” overall. The blade has small areas of staining consistent with age and use. The ricasso has the makers name in etched and blued panel ‘Henry Wilkinson Pall Mall London’ with heraldic Arms and Warranted banner. The reverse has the correct ordnance acceptance proof star and inlaid brass proof roundel & original leather hilt washer. The spine of the blade is numbered 45075. It has the full 1897 Pattern knuckle guard with Crown GR V device. It has a curved stepped pommel with ball top and knurled back strap for grip, fish skin covered grip with wire binding in excellent condition. The hilt is fitted with Leather Officer’s Cord & Acorn Knot. It is complete with leather covered wood field service scabbard. The scabbard has a German silver throat mount & is fitted with Sam Browne Pattern leather frog that has 2 belt loops and buckles. All leather & stitching are clean and intact. The price for this nice complete WW1 era sword set includes UK delivery. Sn 23174:28

£645.00