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Title RAF officer's sword, George VI
Nationality British
Period c 1940
Sold

This is a good example. However, the bulk of the gilt finish has been polished off the hilt and guard, leaving approximately 10% original traces. The grip is giant rayskin on beechwood and there is a retailer's mark at the forte: 'CONWAY / WILLIAMS / MILITARY / OUTFITTER / 48 / BROOK ST. / W.1.' (London).

The leather of the scabbard shows a little age wear, but is generally in excellent serviceable condition. The blade has 90%+ original factory finish. On the forte opposite the maker's mark, there are a few minor rust spots

Increasingly now a hard sword to find. Wilkinson used to sell these in their heyday for the best part of ?2,000, but, since they have gone out of business, RAF officers have no option but to source them from dealers like myself!!

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Edged Weapons : Swords : British : 20th Century]

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The bayonet have reached me. I am very pleased

T D, Norway, 12.10.2016

I should have written sooner, but I did want to let you know that the photos arrived safely and are absolutely fabulous. I could not be happier with them.

Thanks for the excellent service and great photos. I hope we have occasion to do business together again.

J B, USA, 18.08.2005

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