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British 1856 Pattern George V WW1 Royal Artillery Officers Sword. Wilkinson. #2511013
This British 1856 pattern Royal Artillery Officer’s Sword dates to between 1914 and 1918. The sword appears to have been made by the Wilkinson Sword Company during WW1.
The 865mm single-edged blade has a flat spine and wide single fuller on both sides, tapering to a double-edged spear point. The blade is double-edged for the final 260mm and retains its fighting edge.
The blade is etched on one side with the winged lightning bolts of the Royal Artillery amidst foliate scrollwork incorporating the flowers of the union. The obverse is etched with foliate scrollwork and flowers of the union surrounding the Georgian crown and the royal arms. A pair of thistles flank a small royal cypher of George V, suggesting that the sword was the property of a Scottish officer. A field gun and the motto, “UBIQUE.” Complete the etching. The blade and etching are in good condition. The etching is clear and the blade retains its polish with only minor speckles of tarnish.
Interestingly, the spine is without a Wilkinson serial number, the spine is only marked “Made in England.” The ricasso bears an un-stamped hexagonal proof disk. The hexagonal disk would normally show an italicised letter H identifying the sword as being a “Wilkinson best quality.” The obverse ricasso is blank. The lack of maker identification could be due to wartime expedience but it is unusual.
The 3-bar steel hilt is in very good condition and retains its original plating. The ray skin grip is in good condition with use-related wear and fading. The twisted wire binding is intact. The knurled steel back strap has a stepped pommel and rounded tang nut. The blade is firm in the hilt.
The 1901 pattern brown leather covered field scabbard in in good condition and remains strong with the stitching intact. The leather at the top of the scabbard is stamped with the Wilkinson makers details, making the lack of maker identification on the sword more surprising. There are age and use related scuffs and marks. The sword sheaths and draws smoothly and is held firmly in the scabbard.
This is a very good and interesting example of a WW1 production Royal Artillery officer’s sword made by the Wilkinson Sword Company.
£395.00
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