British Pattern 1885 Cavalry Troopers Practice Sword

Pattern 1885 Cavalry Troopers Sword. The steel guard with a part rolled edge and a pierced Maltese Cross design.The checkered black leather two piece grips are in ver good condition. The slightly curved blade has a single fuller to each side that ends with the factory tip being rounded for practice. The ricasso is war department stamped WD and dated 1888 and 1889. The polished sheet steel scabbard has two strap rings on opposite sides securing a brown leather sword frog/horse shoe case. This later 1940 dated example but in wonderful supple condition.

An interesting addition to the British sword collection.

Code: 3442