Canada, Dominion. An Early Canada Rifles Infantry Sword, by Stohwasser & Winter of London GTRexclude qualifying "Distinguished"

qualifying "Distinguished"

measuring 240x348mm

length approximately 40cm

minor issues consistent with age and wear are evident

the pin on the mid-band having been lost to time and subsequently allows it to slide freely along the body of the scabbard

Canada, Dominion. An Early Canada Rifles Infantry Sword, by Stohwasser & Winter of London GTRexclude qualifying "Distinguished"This sword features a steel blade, magnetic, with a very sharp tip. Both sides of the blade have a fuller running from the mid point to just above the ricasso and incorporates an ornate floral pattern. The obverse ricasso bears a brass proofmark disk inscribed "PROVED", while the reverse ricasso is maker marked "STOHWASSER & WINTER CONDUIT ST. LONDON". The obverse is marked with the Victorian crown framed by the aforementioned floral pattern, while