1897 Pattern Infantry Officer's Sword by Wilkinson - GRI (George V, India Service)
1897 Pattern Infantry Officer's Sword by Wilkinson - GRI (George V, India Service)
Origin: British Empire | Culture: British | Period: 20th Century
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An 1897 Pattern Infantry Officer's Sword manufactured and retailed by Wilkinson.
Cypher on guard and blade reads GRI - Georgius Rex Imperator. This is the cypher used on swords belonging to officers who served primarily in India,
Serial number "55513" present on the spine of the blade. Wilkinson swords can be attributed to officers by sending the serial number to https://www.armsresearch.co.uk/. They charge a £25 fee for this service. "55513" places the serial number before 1924.