NSW GOVERNMENT PRE FEDERATION WW1 1882 CAVALRY TROOPER SWORD SCABBARD AUSTRALIA

Description

Offered is a scarce 1882 pattern cavalry trooper’s sword with scabbard as issued within the N.S.W. Government prior to Federation and the First World War. 

The sword features a two piece leather grip, mounted onto a plain steel back strap, stamped (5AI – possibly 5th Australian Infantry) and pierced nickel guard with the classic 4 sectioned Maltese cross, being stamped N.S.W.G. C 614 98 to centre of Maltese Cross, this showing cleaning to the lightly pitted surface. The near mint condition, slightly curved blade has the classic ‘blood groove’ running 2/3 the way down the 88 cm blade. Maker marked for Royal Armouries (Enfield). Also marked MX. to ricasso (Duke of Cambridge’s Own – Middlesex Regiment). Dated 1890, War Department stamped and arrow marked. 

Swords slides into the metal field service scabbard well, scabbard is in good condition with both fixed suspension rings being present. Scabbard shows light age wear overall, but very sturdy. Similar War Department stamps to scabbard and date for 1886. Also marked N.S.W.G. 233 stamped to upper locket. A very presentable cavalry sword, with rarely seen pre federation Australian issue stampings for use in the Colony of New South Wales. Overall length: 104 cm.