Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice original example of the Victorian issue Pioneer Saw Back Short Sword made famous by the Royal West Kent regiment. All brass hilt with fluted grip and single stirrup hilt guard. 22.5 inch saw back blade well marked showing
Proofs, broad arrow over WD, signed WILKINSON, LONDON and dated 7′ 95 the month and year of issue: July 1895. Used in just about every Military campaign in the closing Victorian era making this a fine example with a nice patina, a rare sidearm these days.