WW1 1908 Pattern 1916 Dated British Cavalry Troopers Sword & Scabbard Original Paint

~ WW1 1908 Pattern 1916 Dated British Cavalry Troopers Sword & Scabbard Original Paint ~

The 1908 Pattern Cavalry Trooper’s Sword (and the 1912 Pattern, the equivalent for officers) was the last service sword issued to the cavalry of the British Army. It has been called the most effective cavalry sword ever designed, although its introduction occurred as swords finally became obsolete as military weapons. In use, it, like other thrust-based cavalry swords, is best described as a one-handed lance, due to its complete lack of utility for anything but the charge.

This is an excellent example of its type. The piece is painted in the original army green and its ricasso is stamped with a multitude of inspector's marks on both sides.

~ Condition ~

The blade is in excellent overall order, and the general condition of the piece is very good for its age with paint chips on the scabbard and sighns of use on the guard. The grips are complete.

~ Dimensions ~

The sword has a total length of 109 cm (43 inches) and a blade of 89 cm (35 inches). The set weighs 1.92 Kg.

CATCE0/GS20667F4