Code: 12422
A good and scarce special pattern City of London Yeomanry troopers sword.
Produced in limited numbers for the City of London Yeomanry who were going off to fight in South Africa in 1900. This pattern was produced exclusively by Hamburger, Rogers & Co.
The unique design features a plain, single fullered blade of 34.5 inches, which is married to a solid form of the 1895 infantry officer's sword. This example is in good overall condition. The blade has been service sharpened and retains its edge, along with some contact marks. The blade is firm in the hilt with no movement. The makers marking is within a panel "Hamburger, Rogers & Co, London".
The ribbed grip appears to be an early form of bakelite or plastic and is unique in this pattern of sword, and is paired with a chequered backstrap and plain, domed pommel. The guard is in good condition, with random scattered areas of pitting. It appears to retain a small amount of its original orangey brown camouflage paint to the interior around the ferrule.
There are regimental markings deeply struck at the rear of the guard "2. C.L.Y. 100."
The scabbard is of the correct pattern particular to this sword, with fixed twin hanging rings. It is marked at the throat "2.C.L.Y. 100" so is original to this sword.
Both sword and scabbard are as found, and hilt and scabbard do have even stable patina for their entire length. As mentioned above, the hilt retains an element original brown/khaki paint applied for service in South Africa. The blade is generally bright, and completely straight, with a slight deformation/rounding at the point.
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