In very good condition, a Sheffield made George V / WW1 British 1912p Cavalry Officer’s Sword
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A World War One / George 5th 1912 Pattern Light Infantry/Cavalry Officer’s Sword with a Beautifully Etched Blade with Makers Details on the Ricasso – ‘S. & J. Kitchin, Sheffield’, and Floral Etching of the Union of England (Roses), Scotland (Thistles) and Ireland (Shamrocks), Plus on Obverse is the Royal Coat of Arms with Motto ‘Dieu et Mon Droit’, the Bowl Guard has Floral Engraving of Honeysuckle, and the Steel Pommel is Engraved – the Twisted Wire and Fishskin Grip, Plus a Gilded Sword Knot. This Sword is in Immaculate Condition for its Age
The 34 1/4 inch profusely quality etched steel blade is in very good condition and firm in the hilt. The steel bowl guard / hilt is in very good condition (NB: we have not looked under the sword knot’s strap but think / presume it is good). The fishskin grip and associated twisted grip wire bindings are very good. The original sword knot is worn / aged but good. The plated steel scabbard is good but has tiny rust freckles and a longer rust streak but is otherwise very good. The sword sheathes and draws well.
A stunning, we above average George V / WW1 British 1912p Cavalry Officer’s Sword for just £675. Please quote item reference ZU54. Further / full sized images available upon request. Box?
