Original British Victorian P-1895 Light Infantry Officer's Sword by Armfields Ltd. with Scabbard Medals CONTRACT - W - 535

CONTRACT - W - 535 - AC - 29299 (8376)

The frame and barrel also have rust speckling

- Liner Mounting Ring is Rectangular (post war was trapezoidal)

It measures 31 inches in overall length and is 2 1/4 inches wide

allowing re-loading whilst on horseback

Original British Victorian P-1895 Light Infantry Officer's Sword by Armfields Ltd. with Scabbard Medals CONTRACT - W - 535Original Item: Only One Available. 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 1896