British pattern 1897 Infantry officer's sword, straight fullered blade, 32.5", etched with foliage and Royal cypher crown over George V, retailer Hawkes & Co, Piccadilly, London, numbered 7649 on the spine, plated hilt with George V cipher, wire bound fish skin grip, in its steel scabbard and brown leather knot Condition: Signs of wear to fish skin grip, cross guard having signs of rust with signs of surface wear and scratching to blade, scabbard being tarnished - **General condition consistent with age