British 1897 Pattern Infantry Officers Sword by Larcom & Veysey, Portsmouth

*1897 Pattern Infantry Officers Sword by Larcom & Veysey, Portsmouth*

The 1897 pattern infantry officers’ sword is a straight-bladed, three-quarter basket-hilted sword that has been the regulation sword for officers of the line infantry of the British Army from 1897 to the present day. It is distinguished from the 1895 pattern by the turn-up on the inner edge coupled with the generally smaller holes in the decoration of the guard the hilt, though they are fundamentally very similar.

A Victorian 1897 Pattern Infantry Officer’s dress swoRQMAOOXBOO_4834137061rd, 32 1/4-inch blade with half-length fuller and Arabesque decoration, proof button, pierced white-metal guard with VR monogram and wire-bound mesh grip. The retailers name is stamped on the ricasso: Larcom & Veysey, Outfitters, Portsmouth, who were Tailors & Outfitters from 1882-1905 at 51-52 Queen St., Portsea.

*Condition*
This sword is in good condition but without a scabbard. The blade is heavily pitted and discoloured. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.

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