British Victorian Royal Fusiliers Sword

This infantry officer's sword features a straight steel blade with elaborate etchings, a pierced steel basket guard, and a wire-wrapped shagreen grip. The steel scabbard has typical age staining. Produced under the 1895 pattern specification for officers of the Royal Fusiliers, this sword was worn during the late Victorian era. It represents a transition in British military sidearm design. The blade is etched with the Royal Fusiliers regimental crest and Queen Victoria's cypher, remaining clean. The grip wrapping is intact, and the steel hilt shows a smooth gray finish.