Uganda Police Infantry Officer Sword M1897

Made in Germany to military specification.
 

In November 2005, WKC purchased the majority of the Wilkinson Sword Ltd. production in London. Amongst machines, equipment and parts, we also acquired the tools for the British Infantry and Corps & Royal Marines Officers Sword which Wilkinson delivered exclusively to the MOD.

Product specification:

Guard:

• Pierced guard bearing the customer crest, hand-polished.
• The grip-backing is made of solid brass and fixed to the blade tongue with a ball screw

Finish: Nickelplated

Grip:

• Covered with genuine shark skin, wrapped with 3 silver wires. Alternatively ABS plastic handle with sharkskin imitatation surface (very durable).

Blade:

Your choice of a forged stainless steel or carbon steel blade.

The blade is hardened and tempered to ca. 48-52° HRC Rockwell.

Dimensions of the blade: ca. 825 mm x 6.5 x 25 mm.

The acid etching contains ornaments and Coat of Arms in the center or any customer crest required.

The acid-etch is so deep, that one can feel it with a fingernail.

Scabbard:

Your choice of a nickel-plated steel scabbard with 2 rings or leather scabbards in brown or black colour.

• Nickelplated Scabbard for ceremonial belt with 2 slings: Nato Stock No. : 8465-99-973-6853.
  • Art. No.: F1461-Stahl

• Brown Leather Scabbard for Sam Brown belt and frog: Nato Stock No. : 8465-99-127-9993.
  • Art. No. F1460-Naht

• Black Leather Scabbard for Sam Brown belt and frog: Nato Stock No. : 8465-99-122-1490.
  • Art. No: F1460-Naht-Schwarz

Included Accessories: Protective cloth bag. WKC certificate of authenticity.

Optional accessories: belts, portepees, straps, gloves, carrying bags, etc.