A Rare 1897 Pattern Sword for the Northumberland Fusiliers. 39” overall, 33” dumbbell blade etched with scrolling foliage and crowned GR VI cypher on one side and battle honours on the other. Regulation plated hilt with regimental badge pinned to the outside, wire bound fish skin covered grip. In its field service scabbard complete with white leather acorn sword knot.
Circa late 1930’s
Some staining to blade, otherwise in good condition.