Arms, Armour and Militaria

A scarce 1905 pattern staff sergeants sword, Mark1, the 83cm cut-down 1899 pattern cavalry blade by Mole, Birmingham, struck with various issue marks including date '11 and opposed broad arrows, 1897 pattern infantry guard incorporating crowned GVR cypher, fish-skin covered grip secured to the solid tang with two rivets, flat oval fluted pommel, complete with its steel scabbard with issue marks 6.1912 and CAPC, good condition overall £350-400

See Robson; Swords of the British Army, to quote 'it would appear that very few were made or issued'. It was to be replaced in 1912 by a new pattern.