Hammer

£520

Crimean War Period 1854 Wilkinson Sword Patent Solid Hilt 1822 Infantry Pattern Sword. A very rare early example, the blade with the number 5035 (1854) representing the first year of the register of blade numbers which started at 5001. The blade with spear point, etched floral panels and Crowned VR Cypher. To the forte maker's panel for Henry Wilkinson London, also etched with “Patent Solid Hilt”. The hilt with brass bar open guard with crowned VR cypher and folding guard. Housed in brass scabbard. Etching to the blade very clear. Some service wear otherwise GC.