George V -GvR- 1897 Pattern Infantry Officer's Sword and Scabbard by Mole

*George V -GvR- 1897 Pattern Infantry Officer's Sword and Scabbard by Mole*

A George V infantry officer's sword with copper wired shagreen grip and basket hilt, the Royal coat of arms and crowned crest of George V (1919-36) - using the GvR cypher. (GR=Georgius Rex). 82cm unmarked blade. Black metal scabbard with a shoe, mouthpiece and two suspension bands and rings

The blade is stamped one side of the ricasso with a broad arrow, indicating War Department property, the maker’s mark ‘Mole Birms" for MOLE & SONS MAKERS BIRMINGHAM, a crown inspection stamp with ‘B’, '35  and an ‘X’ indicating that the blade passed a manufacturer’s bending test. It is stamped on the other side '02, with a further crown inspection stamp over a B, over ’35 - twice and on the spine the serial number 910.

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.

*Condition*
Overall condition is good, the sword is sturdy with a good clean blade and no nicks to the edge. The black scabbard is is good condition with some signs of wear and tear and minor chips to the paint work. Loose fit to scabbard. Please see photos as part of the condition report.

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