Original British WWI Pattern 1895 Light Officer’s Sword and Scabbard by Wilkinson Sword Company - Serial Number 46396 Military Audio There is an inspector mark

There is an inspector mark on the spine of the blade but no date is present

It was federally activated in August 1917 as a National Guard Division from Ohio

The top carry handle was removed

These were originally produced in 18 lødig (gauge) or 17

though we believe this to be the 306th Bombardment Group and was just an error made on his part

Original British WWI Pattern 1895 Light Officer’s Sword and Scabbard by Wilkinson Sword Company - Serial Number 46396 Military Audio There is an inspector markOriginal Item: Only One Available. In the 1890s a rapid succession of regulation changes happened to British infantry officers' swords. The change was to move away from a cut and thrust saber blade and towards a specialized straight thrusting sword. The introduction of the new thrusting blade was quickly followed by improvements to the handle and guard of the hilt, intended to provide a better grip and greater protection to the hand. This P 1895