Papua New Guinea Army Officer's Sword (1897 Pattern)

Papua New Guinea Army Officer's Sword (1897 Pattern)

Based on the British Infantry and Royal Marines Corps - Officers sword (1897 pattern) in accordance with the British MOD specifications.

In November 2005, WKC purchased the majority of the Wilkinson Sword Ltd. production in London. Amongst machines, equipment and parts, we also acquired the tools for the British Infantry and Corps & Royal Marines Officers Sword which Wilkinson delivered exclusively to the MOD

Product specification:

Guard:

• Pierced guard bearing the Coat of Arms, hand-polished.
• The grip-backing is made of solid brass and fixed to the blade tongue with a ball screw

Finish: Nickelplated

Grip:

• Covered with genuine shark skin, wrapped with 3 silver wires.

Blade:

Your choice of a forged stainless steel blade, carbon steel or carbon steel nickelplated.

The blade is hardened and tempered to ca. 48-52° HRC Rockwell.

Dimensions of the blade: ca. 825 mm x 6.5 x 25 mm.

The acid-etch is so deep, that one can feel it with a fingernail.

Customer must be 18 years of age

Scabbard:

Your choice of a nickel-plated steel scabbard with 2 rings or leather scabbards in brown or black

• Nickelplated Scabbard: Nato Stock No. : 8465-99-973-6853.
  • Art. No.: F1461-Stahl

• Brown Leather Scabbard: Nato Stock No. : 8465-99-127-9993.
  • Art. No. F1460-Naht

• Black Leather Scabbard: Nato Stock No. : 8465-99-122-1490.
  • Art. No: F1460-Naht-Schwarz

Included Accessories: Protective cloth bag.