Scottish 71st Highland Light Infantry officers Sword

Scottish 71st Highland Light Infantry officers Sword by Wilkinson sword number 5659 dating it to 1855. This sword is one of 28 made for 71st Highland Light Infantry numbers 5645 to 5680 – 5 had defective blades, in 1854 the 71st had 28 officers. The sword is regulation P1821 Light Cavalry, 3 bar hilt with fish skin grip and chequered pommel. The blade with a small amount of engraving towards the hilt and makers details Henry Wilkinson the spine and throat of the scabbard both number 5659. The sword is complete with steel scabbard, dress knot and a copy of a photograph of Viscount Kirkwall Capt 71st Highlanders Crimean War wearing this pattern of sword.