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British & Empire
Patt. 1908 Mk 1
Cavalry Sword

Markings—
Blade Proofs: Manufacturer, inspectors
                    & bending mark (X)
Blade, top:     Pattern designation (P 08) Scabbard:      Manufacturer, inspectors
                     broad arrow denoting
                     Government acceptance
                      into service

Sword, Cavalry, Pattern 1908 Mk 1—
Manufacturer:         S.B.& N., August 1911 (8’11)
                             (Sanderson Bros. & Neubold)
                             Sheffield, England
Scabbard mfg:        WSC (Wilkinson Sword Co.)
                             Pall Mall, London
Length, overall:       42.68 in. [1084 mm]
Length, blade:        35.0 in. [889 mm]
Length, scabbard:   36.44 in. [925 mm]
Total weight:           4 lb. 6 oz. [2 kg]
Grips:                    Composition, chequered
Blade finish:           Polished bright
Scabbard:              Polished steel



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