GVI 1897 Infantry Officers Sword by Lantern Armouries
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GVI British Infantry Officers Sword 1897.
The pattern 1897 Infantry Officers sword was introduced in 1896, initially with a steel scabbard but in 1901 this was changed to a wood scabbard with leather cover and a frog button to attach Sam Browne belt. The 1897 Infantry officers sword is unquestionable the best Infantry fighting sword ever produced and Still in service today the only change being the Royal Cypher.
- Guard: Nickel plated with King George VI’s GVI cypher and sword knot slit
- Scabbard: wood with leather cover
- Blade: straight blade with fuller and last 5” double sided
- Blade: Etched with GVI and Royal coat of arms
- Grip: Faux fish skin and bound in silver wire
- Length: 80cms
- Weight including scabbard 1200gram
GVI British Infantry Officers Sword 1897.
The pattern 1897 Infantry Officers sword was introduced in 1896, initially with a steel scabbard but in 1901 this was changed to a wood scabbard with leather cover and a frog button to attach Sam Browne belt. The 1897 Infantry officers sword is unquestionable the best Infantry fighting sword ever produced and Still in service today the only change being the Royal Cypher.
Lantern Armouries British Infantry Officers Sword which is handmade by Sword smith using Traditional craftsman methods and all the features of the originals including:
- Guard: Nickel plated with King George VI’s GVI cypher and sword knot slit
- Scabbard: wood with leather cover
- Blade: straight blade with fuller and last 5” double sided
- Blade: Etched with GVI and Royal coat of arms
- Grip: Faux fish skin and bound in silver wire
- Length: 80cms
- Weight including scabbard 1200gram
| Weight (g) | 4500.00 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lantern Armouries |
| Restricted Product? | Yes |
| Affiliation | British |
| Service | Army |
| Knives and Tools Type | Dagger/Sword |
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