Original British WWI Pattern 1895 Light Officer’s Sword and Scabbard by Wilkinson Sword Company - Serial Number 46396 Military Audio It was federally activated in

It was federally activated in August 1917 as a National Guard Division from Ohio

and they were somewhat legendary

and it looks to have seen little to no use after having been converted for use by Czechoslovakia

There is an inspector mark on the spine of the blade but no date is present

while the M6 has a spring-loaded lever near the guard that when depressed releases the bayonet

Original British WWI Pattern 1895 Light Officer’s Sword and Scabbard by Wilkinson Sword Company - Serial Number 46396 Military Audio It was federally activated inOriginal 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 1895