Original British WWII Pattern 1895 Light Officer’s Sword and Scabbard with Sword Knot - A.J. Reith, 1st Wiltshire Regiment British Uniform "The Bayonet Book"

"The Bayonet Book"

showing the rifle passed the barrel overpressure testing

but nearly identical to WW2 production)

KAYE / PHILADA

the main distinction between the M24 and the original M15 is a slightly shorter charge head and the removal of a belt carry clip

Original British WWII Pattern 1895 Light Officer’s Sword and Scabbard with Sword Knot - A.J. Reith, 1st Wiltshire Regiment British Uniform "The Bayonet Book"Original Item. One of a Kind. In the 1890s a rapid succession of regulation changes happened to British infantry officers' swords. The change was to move away from a cut and thrust saber blade and towards a specialized straight thrusting sword. The introduction of the new thrusting blade was quickly followed by improvements to the handle and guard of the hilt, intended to provide a better grip and greater protection to the hand. This P 1895 Officers