United Kingdom. A ERII General Officer's Scimitar Ceremonial Sword by Wilkinson Sword of London Auction Archive 5 pounds at birth

5 pounds at birth

A mixed lot of eight rank insignia

the obverse depicting an Imperial coat of arms

with an additional small chip visible near the crossguard

an Admission Ticket Addressed to Officers

United Kingdom. A ERII General Officer's Scimitar Ceremonial Sword by Wilkinson Sword of London Auction Archive 5 pounds at birthThis sword features a polished forged stainless steel blade, hammered to the correct curvature, magnetic, the blade designed with a wider portion from the mid point onwards to the extremely sharp tip, the edge of which is bevelled. Both sides of the blade incorporate an ornate floral pattern. The sword is serial numbered "107321" on the wide spine where it butts the grip. The obverse ricasso is proof marked with an etched "W" (Wilkinson) within an