Original British WWI Pattern 1895 Light Officer’s Sword and Scabbard by Wilkinson Sword Company - Serial Number 46396 Cannons & Mortars This is not the usual

This is not the usual way of writing the date

with a lovely light oil finish and a lovely red brown color

Size is medium - approximately a US 7 1/4 (58cm) and offered in overall very good condition

The left side just above the breast pocket features (3) loose pin back ribbons in an incorrect order but we left them how they were

Original British WWI Pattern 1895 Light Officer’s Sword and Scabbard by Wilkinson Sword Company - Serial Number 46396 Cannons & Mortars This is not the usualOriginal Item: Only One Available. In the 1890s a rapid succession of regulation changes happened to British infantry officers' swords. The change was to move away from a cut and thrust saber blade and towards a specialized straight thrusting sword. The introduction of the new thrusting blade was quickly followed by improvements to the handle and guard of the hilt, intended to provide a better grip and greater protection to the hand. This P 1895