WW1 Era British WD 1897 Pattern Watson & Gillot Sheffield Infantry Officer’s Sword With King George V Guard, Etched Blade, Leather Officer’s Cord & Acorn Knot, Leather Covered Field Service Scabbard & Sam Browne Leather Frog. Sn 23484:84 Sword

WW1 Era British WD 1897 Pattern Watson & Gillot Sheffield Infantry Officer’s Sword With King George V Guard, Etched Blade, Leather Officer’s Cord & Acorn Knot, Leather Covered Field Service Scabbard & Sam Browne Leather Frog. Sn 23484:84 - 23484:84

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 is clean. The ricasso has the makers name Watson & Gillot Sheffield together with heraldic Arms. The reverse has the correct ordnance acceptance proof star & original leather hilt washer. Both sides of the blade have foliate etched panels and heraldic arms together with King’s crown and royal cypher ‘GRV’ (King George V Rex). It has the full nickel plated 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 23484:84

£645.00