George V 1897 Pattern Royal Engineers Sword w/ Scabbard

Here we have a George V 1897 Pattern Royal Engineers Sword w/ brown leather scabbard in excellent condition. The grip is made from brown snakeskin and is held together by metal wire. The basket is fashioned with the royal engineers pattern and presents the royal cypher of King George V, above rests the King’s crown. The fuller of the blade is etched with floral decorations, the royal cypher and crown. The blade has a proof mark star. This sword was used in the far east service.

~ Dimensions ~

The sword in the scabbard measures at 101cm (39.8 inches).

The sword alone measures 97.5cm (38.4 inches), the blade measures 82cm (32.3 inches).

The complete set weighs 1.17kg.

~ Condition ~

The blade is slightly rusted where it meets the basket otherwise it is in excellent condition.

The scabbard has loose stitching and the surface layer of the leather is well-worn.

Overall, it is an exquisite piece.