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LCAs 668 and 858 would carry Company D

To have taken part in at least three: infantry assaults (including counter-attacks) or at least three armed reconnaissance operations or engaged in hand-to-hand combat in an assault position or participated on three separate days in the reestablishment of combat positions

The scabbard fits the tulwar well

Nevertheless these are Original WWI British Military Issue each being Broad Arrow Marks and dates

so still having clear rifling is a rarity

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