The sword is a straight-bladed, three-quarter basket-hilted sword that has been the regulation sword for officers of the line infantry of the British Army from 1897 to the present day.
It bears the King George VI cipher beneath the crown on the basket and blade. Most of the decoration on the blade remains and the sword is complete with original brown leather scabbard.
~ Condition ~
The blade and scabbard are in very good condition with very clear etchings and minimal wear. Please see pictures for more detail as they form part of our condition report.
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