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This quality arm is the ceremonial version of the British Infantry and Corps and Royal Marines - Officers sword (1897 pattern) and scabbard. It is crafted in accordance with the British MOD specifications UK/SC/6206 Issue 1.
In November 2005, WKC purchased the toolings of Wilkinson Sword Ltd.
. for production of various ceremonial swords.
British Infantry and Corps & Royal Marines Officers Sword: Nato Stock No.: 8465-99-973-6877.
Nickelplated Scabbard: Nato Stock No. : 8465-99-973-6853.
Brown Leather Scabbard: Nato Stock No. : 8465-99-127-9993.
Black Leather Scabbard: Nato Stock No. : 8465-99-122-1490.
- Blade:
- A forged stainless steel
blade; It is hardened to ca. 48-52° HRC Rockwell, then well-tempered and hand-polished.
- Both sides are etched, You choice of an:
- Infantry pattern etch,
- Royal Engineers pattern etch,
- Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers pattern etch,
- Royal Signals pattern,
- Army Air Corps pattern etch,
- The acid-etch is so deep, that one can feel it with a fingernail. Dimensions of the blade is ca. 825 mm x 6 x 25 mm.
- Guard:
- Pierced steel guard bearing the Royal cipher, hand-polished, nickel-plated guard. Cap made of brass, nickel-plated.
- Grip:
- Handle covered with genuine shark skin, wrapped with 3 silver wires.
- Scabbard:
- Your choice of a nickel-plated and hand-polished steel tube with 2 attachment rings, or real brown calf leather scabbard or black calf leather scabbard.
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