BRITISH 1899 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPERS SWORD BY ENFIELD

BRITISH 1899 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPERS SWORD BY ENFIELD.

British 1899 pattern Cavalry Troopers Sword slightly curved blade in good condition spine stamped 99 and crown 35 which is repeated on the blade the reverse side with issue and inspection dates. Unit markings to the rear bottom curve of the bowl. Steel bowl guard with reinforced edge, chequered leather grip fixed with three rivets, 

Most of these swords were produced by German makers due to the inability of British sword makers to fulfill orders from the Army. The sword offered today is maker marked EFD (Enfield) which was a British produced sword which makes it rarer. The sword is in good condition with a bright blade and good maker markings which show that it was produced in 1901. Comes with its original steel scabbard. This sword saw service from 1899 - 1908.