British military practice sword

thinreadline · 28th August 2021, 08:47 AM

[QUOTE=Will M;264848]Jim over the years I've seen less than five of the sword I have and none of the one you have. Possibly Gordon Byrne may know something about your sword?
The black and white striped bowl must have some reason for this particular design. It does give us something to look for in period photos.[/QUOTE

The white painted band if painted around the handle of a British bayonet indicates 'Drill Purpose' so its possible that is the reason in the case of this sword .

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28th August 2021, 08:47 AM	#10
thinreadline Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wirral Posts: 1,204	[QUOTE=Will M;264848]Jim over the years I've seen less than five of the sword I have and none of the one you have. Possibly Gordon Byrne may know something about your sword? The black and white striped bowl must have some reason for this particular design. It does give us something to look for in period photos.[/QUOTE The white painted band if painted around the handle of a British bayonet indicates 'Drill Purpose' so its possible that is the reason in the case of this sword .