British Cavalry Sword : 1912 Pattern : South Africa Etched : WILKINSON : WWI Era

Description

1912 Patt Cavalry Sword
WWI Era
1908 to 1924
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Very nice WWI era sword, rare South African version.
Comes with frog, solid wirebound rayskin grips, leather scabbard, etched blade. No bends, some wear, overall excellent.
Some wear to nickel plating,no movement to hilt, excellent balance, really feels like a fighting blade, but also good looking with nice etching.
Has seen actual use, as witnessed by period added leather to scabbard.
Excellent and historic sword, very collectable, displays very well.
Overall length: 43"
Blade Length: 34.5"
South African forces spent WWI chasing German troops under Lettow-Vorbeck around Africa, makes interesting reading. This sword was probably there.
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Very careful packing & secure, tracked shipping.