Original British WWII Pattern 1895 Light Officer’s Sword and Scabbard with Sword Knot - A.J. Reith, 1st Wiltshire Regiment U.S. Holsters The Pistolet modèle An XIII

The Pistolet modèle An XIII was a flintlock cavalry pistol

The reception in England was tremendous

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The right side of the helmet at one time has a shadow of an outline of the national tri-color decal that is painted over

Original British WWII Pattern 1895 Light Officer’s Sword and Scabbard with Sword Knot - A.J. Reith, 1st Wiltshire Regiment U.S. Holsters The Pistolet modèle An XIIIOriginal 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