This is a great example of a rare British infantry officer’s 1892 pattern sword made by the Wilkinson Sword Company between 1892 and 1895.
The British 1892 pattern infantry sword marked the end of an era for the brass Gothic hilted swords and is rare because most 1892 infantry swords were re-hilted in 1895 to conform to the new regulation pattern.
The 823mm thrusting blade is of dumbbell form, having a symmetrical cross section with a flat spine and belly and a short central fuller. The blade becomes wedge shaped for approximately two-thirds of its length and terminates in a narrow spear point. The 1892 blade is the ultimate thrusting design and its use continues today with the current, 1897 pattern hilt.
The blade is in very good condition with only a few small patches of tarnish and some shallow pitting on the spine towards the ricasso. The blade is etched with panels of foliate scrollwork and the crown and royal cypher of Queen Victoria. The obverse is similarly etched. The ricasso bears the retailer’s details, FLIGHT. Military Tailor. Winchester. The obverse bears a crowned Wilkinson proof stud.
The Gothic brass hilt is in very good condition and retains its original gilt finish. The guard bears the VR cypher of Queen Victoria above the flowers of the union. The rear third of the smooth back strap has the typical acanthus style decoration of the infantry, with a stepped oval pommel and button. The shagreen grip is in good condition and the brass wire binding is intact and tight. The blade is firm in the hilt.
The sword is complete with its polished steel scabbard. The scabbard is in good condition with a speckling of pale tarnish and spots of shallow pitting on the bottom and shoe. The sword sheathes and draws smoothly and is held firmly within the scabbard.
This is an excellent example of an increasingly hard to find 1892 pattern sword.
£495.00
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