1897 Pattern George V Officers Sword Wilkinson

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A WW1 era 1897 pattern infantry officer's sword hilt by Henry Wilkinson. Numbered 62107 with a George V cypher on blade and hilt, this was purchased during WW1. This sword has clear attractive frost etching along its blade. It also has the hexagonal Wilkinson ‘Best Quality’ proof slug and would have been an expensive sword in its day. The blade is in Exc++ condition with good etching remaining. It is unsharpened. The hilt has 99% of factory plating intact. The fish skin grip and all wire remains intact. The scabbard is dent free with excellent plating. The original frayed knot remains.