Original British WWI Pattern 1895 Light Officer’s Sword and Scabbard by Wilkinson Sword Company - Serial Number 46396

Original Item: Only One Available. In the 1890s a rapid succession of regulation changes happened to British infantry officers' swords. The change was to move away from a cut and thrust saber blade and towards a specialized straight thrusting sword.

The introduction of the new thrusting blade was quickly followed by improvements to the handle and guard of the hilt, intended to provide a better grip and greater protection to the hand.

This P-1895 Officers’ sword is a wonderful example of those changes made, and is an incredible British Infantry Officers Sword. This Victorian-era infantry officer's sword features a single fullered etched blade and beautiful gothic style hilt in gilt brass. The basket is marked with the cypher of George V (1910-1936).

The blade ricasso has the standard 6 pointed star around a brass plug stamped PROVED, and the reverse bears the maker information:

HENRY
WILKINSON
PALL MALL
LONDON

Shark skin grip is worn but mostly complete and shows wear. The basket retains a fair amount of patina in some spots. The blade etching and embossing shows wear from cleaning. There is very little pitting or severe wear to the blade, though there is no play in the blade at the grip.

The spine is engraved with the serial number 46396, which may be researcherable via the Wilkinson Sword Company records, but this would require sending out a request to the company. A great research opportunity!

The leather-covered scabbard is in good shape and appears to retain a small piece of the frog. 

This would make an excellent display piece for any British Victorian Era collection. Ready to display!

Specifications:
Blade Length: 32 1/2"
Blade Style: Single Edge w/ Fuller
Overall length: 38 1/2“
Guard: 5 1/2"L x 4 1/2"W
Scabbard Length: 33 1/2"