Lot 593
AN 1897 PATTERN FENTON BROTHERS INFANTRY OFFICERS SWORD.
With an 82cm straight pointed narrow blade with spear-point, lacking a cutting edge, the blade with decorative etching and George V monogram, marked for Fenton Brothers Ltd of Sheffield, Sword Cutlers to the War Office, the other side with stamped proof mark, with a nickel plated guard with George V Royal cypher, with turned over inner edge, the domed pommel with spherical nut, checkered back strap, the fish skin grip bound with wire, with leather sword knot. In a leather service scabbard. 104cm overall.
