Original British WWII Pattern 1895 Light Officer’s Sword and Scabbard with Sword Knot - A.J. Reith, 1st Wiltshire Regiment U.S. Holsters whilst quite narrow

whilst quite narrow

Named to W

The metalwork overall shows light peppering in most areas

The Pistolet modèle An XIII was a flintlock cavalry pistol

It is not numbered

Original British WWII Pattern 1895 Light Officer’s Sword and Scabbard with Sword Knot - A.J. Reith, 1st Wiltshire Regiment U.S. Holsters whilst quite narrowOriginal Item. One of a Kind. 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 Officers