Please help identifying a sword. -- myArmoury.com

Andrew Rowley · Posted: Fri 29 Jan, 2016 3:41 am Post subject: Please help identifying a sword.

Hi guys
Ive found a sword in my parents loft and wondering if anyone knew what type of sword it is. Pictures are attached

Thank You

Andy

Olivier de Rancourt · Posted: Fri 29 Jan, 2016 5:45 am Post subject:

I guess this is a British Pattern 1897 Infantry Officers Sword.

Jonathan Hopkins · Posted: Fri 29 Jan, 2016 10:17 am Post subject:

Yes, it is a British Pattern 1897 Infantry Officer's Sword. It appears to have been made by Wilkinson. If so, there should be a serial number on the spine of the blade. If you contact www.armsresearch.co.uk you could possibly find out who originally bought the sword from Wilkinson. The GRV on the hilt stands for King George V, so your sword probably dates to World War One.

Jonathan