United Kingdom. An Infantry Pattern 1897 Sword, by WKC visually-hidden Excellent photo

Excellent photo

KLASSE OHNE SCHWERTERN” and a maker’s mark of “FERDINAND HOFFSTÄTTER

after the Locarno Conference gave rise to a fanciful and optimistic "Locarno spirit"

with a wreath of laurel leaves along the exterior

and Khedive's Star 1882

United Kingdom. An Infantry Pattern 1897 Sword, by WKC visually-hidden Excellent photoOf quality manufacture by German firm WKC, featuring an 84 cm steel blade with etched VR cypher and accompanying design, with makers mark WKC and firm logo, typical black Solingen German grip with intact wire wrap, hilt standard ornate design, etching is faint from heavy polishing, without scabbard, fine.