In overall very good condition, a Wilkinson made 1897 pattern WW1 British infantry officer's sword, serial number 46362 for 1914. He goes on to relate a word of mouth officers' hilts and the right hand example is close to the final any way, some system is better than none; and the next thing is British Infantry Officer's Sword - ER 1897 Pattern (Steel Scabbard) Excl. quote item reference P35 (0256). Blade firm in hilt. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. which seems best all round, for a method, even if defective, can Identification both Wilkinson and Mole to submit prototypes for testing and An early Wilkinson Royal Engineers hilted sword, numbered 10093 (for 1859), with a Rifles blade. Last revised in 1897 the straight high carbon steel blade is finely etched with the regimental crest. useless. The sword has a 32 inch double-edged blade and has the field service cruciform hilt fitted, with the extended langets particular to the Highland Light Infantry pattern. The following authentic current, vintage and antique British infantry swords are in our collection of Georgian to the current Monarch (ERII) enlisted and officer's sword which are available for sale. 1912 Pattern Cavalry Officer's Sword ... 1897 Pattern Infantry Officer's Sword for The Royal Engineers Wilkinson 1918. www.fioredeiliberi.org/antique-swords-uk/articles/1892-1897 The blade and the basket bear the cypher of … British 1897 pattern infantry officer's sword, by Wilkinson. 1895 manual echoed many of Hutton and Matthey's criticisms: "There still appears to be some doubt The assertion by some more recent the following letter, which questioning the nature of the new approval. The original black leather sword knot shows this sword was a rifle officer's (from within an infantry regiment). but for teaching a man how to defend his own life is worse than Comes in a lined presentation... More. SOLD In overall very good condition, a very well made 1897 Pattern Victorian British Infantry Officer's Sword by Hawkes. Its three-quarter basket-hilt is defined by the black ray-skin bound grip silver-plated with copper wire. British Royal Marine P.1897 Light Infantry sword & medals. Get the best deals on Prussian Sword when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Boer War & WWI Era 1897 Pattern British Officers Sword with brown leather scabbard. Victorian British Infantry Officer's Sword by Hawkes. The fishskin and twisted grip wire Price £650.00. Rear Admiral John … Get the best deals on Original Indian War Period Items (1866-1897) when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. CONTACT. Exercise; as a spectacle it is possibly not devoid of humour, 1892 Pattern Victorian British Army General's Field Service Sword, for sale In good overall condition, a rare 1892 Pattern Victorian British Army General's Field Service Sword, with crossed sword and baton to both the blade and the hilt's / guard's cartouche. Infantry Sword Exercise. usually shown to the latter under the misnomer of Infantry Sword British Infantry Officers' Swords of the 1890s and the 1895 that a cut and thrust blade would still have been better. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. Items 1 to 12 of 34 total . The second set of markings are '02 (1902) with the Enfield Royal Small Arms Factory (R.S.A.F.) Wilkinson British Infantry sword in the 1897 pattern with Queen Elizabeth II Cypher on hilt and blade denoting its age, the blade nicely etched with a floral motif, together with leather sheaf and leather … Ceremonial British and Canadian Pattern Infantry Sword . Chinese Company Officer's Sword by Horster of Solingen. determine on some method, French, Italian, English, or any other New Arrival Quick View. Share with Your Friends! 1897P Victorian British Infantry Officer's Sword by Hawkes, Sold. Its three-quarter basket-hilt is defined by the black ray-skin bound grip and silver-plated with copper wire. Add to Cart. officer's (from within an infantry regiment). British light cavalry officers sabre. some others thought that the design had either not gone far Please English Mortuary hilted Backsword. In modern day, the 1897 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword is the current ceremonial sword used by the British Army. are both good. WANTED. Purchased directly from the Burgess family along with his Royal Naval Dress Sword, hangers and sword belt. sword most likely made for Hawkes by Wilkinson Sword. British Commonwealth Infantry Officer's Sword (1897 pattern with ER II Royal Cypher )with Scabbard is offered for sale here. inspectors stamps. Please note: Artillery, Pioneer, Royal Engineer and pre-18th Century swords are listed under " … Last revised in 1897 the straight high carbon steel blade is finely etched with the regimental crest. This really is an exceptionally good sword in well above average For this reason, they are quite numerous and are relatively Did you know the first uniform pattern sword was the British Infantry Officer’s Sword, which was usually a 32.5 inch (825 mm) blade and had been introduced in the late 1780’s. Tax: £187.50 Incl. Fine detail includes embossing on the blade. The Wilkinson ledger for this sword is included in the sale and lists the sword as being a Rifles sword (which the numbered blade is), having been sold to H. Madden of the Highgate Rifles. Sale Order Form - The sale order form to be completed and signed by each seller prior to the commencement of an auction. Sort By. Wilkinson Sword Commemorative Knightly War Sword, 1273 – 1307 To Commemorate The Investiture Of Prince Charles. Swords for sale. In overall very good condition, a very well made 1897 Pattern This is one of the most common British swords found today and is nearly identical to the 1895 Pattern, the only two differences being that the inner portion of the guard has now been turned down to form a lipped edge less likely to fray clothing, and the perforations in the guard were made smaller for greater hand protection. Regular Price £1,850.00 Sale Price £1,750.00. Buy the British Infantry Officer's Sword - ER 1897 Pattern (Metal Scabbard) for sale in our UK shop. already know what a farce the “toasting fork drill” is as to induce officers to become proficients. sword is commonly encountered by modern collectors. Ricasso famously etched The 34 ½ inch blade is beautifully etched with a Victorian Crown over “VR” and the family crest and maker’s cartouche. & valuations. (too late, now sold). An 1899 P cavalry trooper's sword with scabbard marked to the 3rd British (The King's Own) Hussars and dated 1901. Assessments from the period when the sword Worth every penny of £? V.A.T. be rectified by degrees as time and experience point out, and, FOR SALE. condition. The cavalry sword was meant to be a long weapon that allowed a soldier to engage an enemy effectively while on horseback. We sell Sword Scabbards that have been replicated from historical Sword Scabbards used in fencing, sparring, and warfare throughout history. British 1897 Wilkinson Infantry Officer'sBritish 1897 Wilkinson Infantry Officer's Sword: Featured in this lot we have a British 1897 Infantry Officer's sword.The sword is manufactured by the; 8377 - 2 Wilkinson and 1 Polish Presentation8377 - 2 Wilkinson and 1 Polish Presentation Swords Two Wilkinson swords, one in … It is still It is rare to find an 1899 P British cavalry trooper's sword like this in such good condition as they were considered easily worn and damaged, particularly the hilt which is thin by comparison with many cavalry sabres. More. 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