Wilkinson Patent Hilt 1899

This sword made for an officer of the Rifle Brigade is a P[atent]T [Solid] [H]ilt and was proved for a Maurice Bazely White on 9th April 1899. It has the trademark PT Hilt and the Wreath for the Rifle Brigade which has the device of the oval surround of the 1827 pattern rifles guard as proscribed for this Regiment. Interestingly, it has not been sharpened for active service but the blade is in very good condition along with the guard. However, the scabbard has seen hard active service and I suspect due to the dry black flaking marks left on the steel scabbard that it had a leather combat cover over it for the South African campaign at one point. Lastly, young Maurice chose to have his name and which Battalion he was posted to inscribed on the sword. It proudly reads: "MB WHITE 1st BATTn RIFLE BRIGADE"

Wilkinson Sword Ledger Proved 9th April 1899