Nigeria Air Force General Scimitar Sword with Scabbard

In November 2005, WKC purchased the toolings of Wilkinson Sword Ltd. for production of various ceremonial swords incl. the General Officer Scimitar Sword.

Specification:

• Blade:
  • A forged stainless steel  blade hammered to the correct curvature. It is hardened to ca. 48-52° HRC Rockwell, then well-temepred and hand polished. Both sides are etched with the official General Officer Scimitar Sword pattern and Nigeria Coat of Arms in the center. The acid-etch is so deep, that one can feel it with a fingernail. Dimension of the blade is ca 800 mm x 25.5 x 6 mm.
  • Name panel for engraving

• Guard:
  • Cast brass, hand-polished, nickel-plated and 24 carat goldplated. Nigeria Air Force crest engraved on both sides.

• Grip:
  • Ivory-coloured handles fixed with Tudor-flower design screws. Eyelet for sword knot.

• Scabbard:
  •  Nickel-plated or 24 carat goldplated steel scabbard,with 3 goldplated brass fittings, 2 attachment rings.
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• Included Accessories:
  • Protective cloth bag.

Various Options available - customization possible