Wilkinson ERII British Infantry Officers
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A Wilkinson Sword made British Infantry Officer's Sword, ERII
/ Queen Elizabeth 2nd; current model / monarch sword suitable for
parade ground use / officer's passing out parade / dress use. Although
this sword is 100% British regulation, it was originally sold to
the Rhodesian Government.
Good condition ERII / Queen Elizabeth 2nd Wilkinson Sword made
British infantry officer's sword, serial number 86717 for 1964;
the Wilkinson ledger shows this to have been sold to the Rhodesian
Government. A few blemishes here and there but with a little TLC
using a buffing cloth this sword could still be the envy of the
officer's mess given this famous cutler no longer make swords.
The blade is firm in the hilt, the fishskin / grip in very good
order, the blade in very good order with the etching clear. The
sword sheathes and unsheathes well in and out of the nickel plated
scabbard. The hilt is in good order, the scabbard mostly in good
order but with some signs of wear at the top. Further pictures available
upon request.
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