Original British WWI Pattern 1895 Light Officer’s Sword and Scabbard by Wilkinson Sword Company Attributed To Major J.S. Thorpe. M.C., Scots Guard Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns Despite some minor imperfections

Despite some minor imperfections

These were usually issued with M1 Garand Rifle web slings

causing some oxidation on 11 inches of the blade closest to the tip

with a wraparound hand guard (also known as a D-Guard) and chrome plated scabbard (saya)

This unusual handgun

Original British WWI Pattern 1895 Light Officer’s Sword and Scabbard by Wilkinson Sword Company Attributed To Major J.S. Thorpe. M.C., Scots Guard Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns Despite some minor imperfectionsOriginal 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