~ 1908 Pattern British Cavalry Troopers Sword & Scabbard By Wilkinson ~
The 1908 Pattern Cavalry Trooper’s Sword (and the 1912 Pattern, the equivalent for officers) was the last service sword issued to the cavalry of the British Army. It has been called the most effective cavalry sword ever designed, although its introduction occurred as swords finally became obsolete as military weapons. In use, it, like other thrust-based cavalry swords, is best described as a one-handed lance, due to its complete lack of utility for anything but the charge.
This is an excellent example of its type, the ricasso is stamped for Wilkinson.
~ Condition ~
The sword is in excelent overall order as is the scabbard. There is one small ding to the guard and a small crease to the scabbard. The grips are complete.
~ Dimensions ~
The sword has a total length of 109 cm (43 inches) and a blade of 89 cm (35 inches). The set weighs 1.92 Kg.
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