Code: 12339
A George V 1897 Pattern Infantry Officers sword.
A good untouched example made by Wilkinson Sword, the serial number dating the sword towards the end of 1914. It has also been service sharpened, so it likely saw early active service in the opening stages of WW1.
The 1897 pattern officers hilt with King George V cypher to the guard cartouche. Shagreen grip bound in good condition with some wear, some twistwire binding remaining, but loose.
Fully chequered backstrap, and domed pommel. The hilt has large areas of its original plated finish remaining, and is in largely good condition.
The 32.5 inch single fullered blade of 1892 pattern, has survived in good bright condition. Wilkinson's makers marking to the ricasso, with thier "best proof" hexagonal proof slug to the other, so an expensive sword in its day. The blade with some old grease, staining, light rust and grime.
It is the "fighting" version, made without further etching, except for the etched ricasso panels. . The blade has been service sharpened for the last 12 inches towards the point, as one would expect for a sword of this date.
Housed in its original brown leather field service scabbard. Solid overall condition, the retaining strap absent, various scuffs, and a slight fold at the drag.
The whole sword would benefit from some careful cleaning, to bring it up to collectors standard. Overall a very good example of an early WW1 service carried infantry officers sword, which are becoming hard to find.
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