Lot Essay
This sword was the property of Major A. Steele DSO, 11th Battalion, AIF who was killed in action on 7th October 1917
BY HENRY WILKINSON, PALL MALL, LONDON
Details
AN 1897 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD
By Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London
With straight fullered blade with spear point, etched with 'GRV' cypher and Royal Arms, crowned, pierced hilt with 'GRV' cypher, wire bound fish skin grip, regulation brown leather scabbard and frog for use with Sam Browne belt
82.5 cm. (32 1/2 in.) blade
By Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London
With straight fullered blade with spear point, etched with 'GRV' cypher and Royal Arms, crowned, pierced hilt with 'GRV' cypher, wire bound fish skin grip, regulation brown leather scabbard and frog for use with Sam Browne belt
82.5 cm. (32 1/2 in.) blade
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