In very good condition, a scarce plain bladed WW1 British Cavalry Officer’s Wilkinson Sword
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Serial number 45249 for late 1914 / early 1915, the beginning of World War One. Plain bladed, so either a campaign sword, one bought by a regiment for an NCO or one bought by an officer who was not British / Commonwealth (or maybe an Irish officer).
The regulation 35 inch blade is in very good condition and firm in the hilt and grip. The bowl guard / hilt in very good condition, as is the faux fishskin grip and twisted grip wire bindings. The leather sword knot with age / wear is sound. The field service leather scabbard has age and wear but is good. The sword sheathes and draws well.
If only this sword could talk and speak of its past; oh well! A bargain at was £? (too late, now sold). Please quote item reference Z60. Further / full sized images available upon request. Box 1587-121x19x16 (2.608).
