RARE BRITISH ARMY QEII ROYAL ENGINEERS OFFICERS WILKINSON SWORD & SCABBARD

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Offered is a Elizabeth II era (1953- ) 1897 Pattern British Royal Engineer Officer's presentation sword.
The sword features a wire bound fish skin grip, mounted onto an all chequered back strap and pierced bowl guard, featuring the royal cypher of Queen Elizabeth II. The nickel finish overall is excellent to outer bowl, with light wear/use to inner bowl.

The blade has battle & laurel leaf etchings running 1/2 down the length of both sides of the 84 cm straight blade. Good etched royal arms and motto's running along both sides of the blade, including the crowned royal cypher & Royal Engineers 'Winged Lightning' badge & motto. The blade is in near mint condition. The maker mark of Wilkinson Sword of London is present to the forte as is the proof star. The Wilkinson factory number 74021 is present to blade spine, meaning the year of manufacture was 1954, making this a very early Elizabeth II made piece.

The plated nickel service scabbard is in very good condition, with light spidering to surface. Generally, a very well cared for sword, which would be a great addition to your collection. Because of the overall condition, this could easily be used by a serving Royal Engineer Officer, as this is still the current pattern used. Overall length: 101 cm.