Original British Pre WWI First Surrey Rifles Officer Named Presentation Sword Field Gear Volcano Islands (February 19th -

Volcano Islands (February 19th - 16th March

the Alpini "Monte Cervino" assault battalion

Please see photos for style variations

These short double edged swords were the scourge of the Northern European Barbarians for generations

All wartime markings and most are dated from 1935 to 1943

Original British Pre WWI First Surrey Rifles Officer Named Presentation Sword Field Gear Volcano Islands (February 19th -Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting presentation sword of the 1st Surrey Rifles dating from before 1914 and probably closer to 1900. This1860s pattern regimentally cyphered sword that reads the following on the finely decorated blade: ROB MOLE & SONS BIRMINGHAM MAKER TO THE WAR & INDIA OFFICES It is nicely numbered M3442 on the spine. Blade is fully engraved with foliage and stands of arms for three quarters of its 32. 5