The hilt is fitted with a replacement leather washer. It has the correct full green painted bowl guard and thatched brown wooden grip with thumb recess. The spine is stamped DP 08 (1908 Pattern).
Some of these may have seen post WW1 service with the. Australian Light horsemen, but no markings suggest any particular unit use.
No scabbard with this lot, just the sword as is pictured. Check out my other items. Please view our guide on spotting fake militaria. We list militaria and coins weekly. Items are accurately described & photographed.
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We appreciate fair feedback from you once you receive the item. We aim to give you, the customer our best customer service. The item "+WW1 BRITISH COMMONWEALTH AUSTRALIAN ARMY 1908 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPERS SWORD" is in sale since Friday, April 15, 2016. This item is in the category "Collectables\Militaria\1914 - 1918 (WWI)".
The seller is "jb_military_antiques_14" and is located in 2/135 Russell St, Morley, Perth, WA. This item can be shipped worldwide.