In VGC, a Wilkinson marked George 6th / WW2 British Royal Navy Officer’s Sword
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VGC = very good condition.
No serial number to the blade’s spine. Some claim this means it is not a genuine Wilkinson made sword, but by one of their period competitors; we do not believe it in this instance. The quality of the sword is definately to Wilkinson WW2 era quality. In any event, this is a supreme quality sword which we believe is indestiguishable from a Wilkinson Sword with a serial number. Plus, we would point out, whereas we accept other makers used to replicate Wilkinsons in Victorian times, we do not believe that happened as late as during the reign of King George 6th. Why does this Wilkinson marked sword not have a serial number? Perhaps, as it also does not have an officer’s name engraved to the folding guard section, it was possibly a Wilkinson Sword company salesman’s sample, which would account for the apparent use to the grip but not field / dress wear to the scabbard.
The supremely well etched 31 inch blade has some minor wear / age, though nothing much, and is firm in the hilt. The brass hilt / guard retains much gilt and is in very good condition; the folding guard section works well. The faux fishskin grip is in good condition but has a fair amount of grime in between the nodules (likely can be cleaned out), plus some of the turns of the lesser strands of the twisted grip wire bindings are very slightly astray; both things indiciate the sword grip was handled a lot. The sword knot with a little wear / fraying is a tad grubby / faded but still good. The gilt brass and leather scabbard is in very good condition, a little age / wear and a tiny ding to the chape. The sword sheathes and draws well; the scabbard is held by the securing pin / folding guard.
Very good condition, very high quality GVI RN officer’s sword, only £600. Please quote item reference SW05. Further / full sized images available upon request. Box 2088 104 x 17 x 17 (2.313).
