Special Order Wilkinson, 1910 with Toledo blade

fernando · 11th June 2017, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by David R

"Toledo" was a style of blade offered by Wilkinson in their catalogue.

Thsnk you for the enlightening, David.
We very seldom discuss swords as late as from the 20th. century in here.

MacCathain · 11th June 2017, 03:17 PM

The hilt furniture for Engineer's swords was typically brass, though I seem to recall once seeing a steel version mated with a blade that was etched to the REs.

This guard in steel was also used by some Scottish regiments (Black Watch, HLI, Seaforths, A&SH) on their Field Officer's swords. Were I a betting man, I'd guess Will's sword was owned by one of these.

11th June 2017, 03:17 PM	#2
MacCathain Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 68	The hilt furniture for Engineer's swords was typically brass, though I seem to recall once seeing a steel version mated with a blade that was etched to the REs. This guard in steel was also used by some Scottish regiments (Black Watch, HLI, Seaforths, A&SH) on their Field Officer's swords. Were I a betting man, I'd guess Will's sword was owned by one of these.