Original British Mahdist War P-1885 Cavalry Sword With Steel Scabbard by Weyersberg Kirschbaum and Cie of Solingen - Dated 1886 MG 42 Ammo Storage Crossguard: 4 3/4”

Crossguard: 4 3/4”

A very nice used example

These Standards are extremely rare as they were the portable flags taken on parade and into action at the time of Britain's greatness

What is special about this example is that the ARGENTINE CREST is still visible on the rear of the blade

indicating 50 years of membership in the veteran's association

Original British Mahdist War P-1885 Cavalry Sword With Steel Scabbard by Weyersberg Kirschbaum and Cie of Solingen - Dated 1886 MG 42 Ammo Storage Crossguard: 4 3/4”Original Item: Only One Available. Just out of an old collection, as found! This is a very nice example of the British Pattern of 1885 Cavalry Sword, complete with the original double ringed all steel scabbard. This pattern was one of the last Victorian issue cavalry swords issued by the British Army and saw service in the Mahdist War. The design features a slightly curved blade, a full sheet metal bowl guard, hard plastic type black grip plates.