Original British Victorian P-1895 Light Infantry Officer's Sword by Armfields Ltd. with Scabbard German Holsters The receiver is accurately marked

The receiver is accurately marked on the right and left sides with the original factory-style markings

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Original British Victorian P-1895 Light Infantry Officer's Sword by Armfields Ltd. with Scabbard German Holsters The receiver is accurately markedOriginal Item: Only One Available. In the 1890s a rapid succession of regulation changes happened to British infantry officers' swords. The change was to move away from a cut and thrust saber blade and towards a specialized straight thrusting sword. The introduction of the new thrusting blade was quickly followed by improvements to the handle and guard of the hilt, intended to provide a better grip and greater protection to the hand. This P 1896