1890s BRITISH OR AUSTRALIAN ARMY 1895 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICERS SWORD & SCABBARD

SOLD Offered is a Queen Victoria era (1837-1901) 1895 Pattern British Army Officer’s presentation sword, as worn by an Infantry Officer. The sword features a wire bound fish skin grip, mounted onto an all chequered back strap and pierced bowl guard, featuring the royal cypher of Queen Victoria. The nickel finish overall is very good to outer bowl and nickel fittings.The blade has battle & laurel leaf etchings running 1/2 down the length of both sides of the 84 cm straight blade. Very good etched royal arms and motto’s running along both sides of the blade, including the crowned royal cypher. Maker marked to forte SAMUEL BROTHERS OUTFITTERS – 65 & 67 LUDGATE HILL, LONDON. The nickel service scabbard is in good, un-damaged condition. Generally, a well cared for sword, which would be a great addition to your collection. This is still the current pattern used by serving Australian Army Officer’s. Most likely, this sword was made for a serving officer who needed it for campaigning in Africa or India, but most likely during the Boer War in South Africa 1899-1901. Overall length: 102 cm.