Here is a recent estate find. This is a Rare Antique 1897 British Infantry Officer’s Sword with Scabbard, Dated 1902, made by the Wilkinson Sword Company England. This came from an Infantry and Corps and Royal Marines Warrant Officer, and has a Very Rare Non Etched Blade, as pictured. The Blade is signed with Several British Markings including “Crown 49 W”. The “W” is for the Wilkinson Sword Company. The Sword Features a Wire Bound Fish Skin Grip, Mounted Onto An All Chequered Back Strap with Ornate Bowl Gaurd Featuring the Royal Cypher of Queen Victoria, with a Nice Aged Patina! The Underside of the Basket is Dated 1902. It is Signed 7 1902 A. This Comes with the Original Black Leather Service Scabbard, as Pictured. The Sword measures approx. 38 5/8″ Long with a 32 1/2″ Blade. The Total Length in the Scabbard is approx. There is Some Wear and Oxidation From Age, Overall Good Original Condition!!! This is a Great Historic Item with a Great Aged Patina!!! Don’t pass this one up, You won’t find one like this again! The item “Antique Dated 1902 Wilkinson British Infantry Officer’s 1897 Sword with Scabbard” is in sale since Monday, March 30, 2015. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\Great Britain\Edged Weapons”. The seller is “rmagiccds” and is located in Sandown, New Hampshire. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- Sword Maker: Wilkinson Sword Company England
- Sword Model: 1897 pattern
- Age: Dated 1902
- Military Sword Rank: Infantry and Corps and Royal Marines Warrant Offic
- War: Boer War (1899-1902) , WWI
- Size: 38 5/8″ Long with a 32 1/2″ Blade
- Blade: Rare Non Etched Blade
