Original British Pre WWI First Surrey Rifles Officer Named Presentation Sword Field Gear These short double edged swords

These short double edged swords were the scourge of the Northern European Barbarians for generations

The front bears a plate inscribed:

Please see photos for style variations

the Alpini "Monte Cervino" assault battalion

these are 21-inch triangular bladed 1876 Martini-Henry Rifle socket bayonets

Original British Pre WWI First Surrey Rifles Officer Named Presentation Sword Field Gear These short double edged swordsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting presentation sword of the 1st Surrey Rifles dating from before 1914 and probably closer to 1900. This1860s pattern regimentally cyphered sword that reads the following on the finely decorated blade: ROB MOLE & SONS BIRMINGHAM MAKER TO THE WAR & INDIA OFFICES It is nicely numbered M3442 on the spine. Blade is fully engraved with foliage and stands of arms for three quarters of its 32. 5