Sword and Scabbard General Officers’ of the Army and Royal Marines

Blade & Tang - The blade and tang shall be manufactured in one piece from carbon steel hardened and tempered to within the range of 400-500 HV. The length of the blade is 805mm. Backpiece -Brass casting Polished & gold plated Grip -Imitation Ivory Polished Crosspiece - Brass casting Polished & gold plated Rosettes -Brass casting Polished & gold plated Knot bushes -Brass bar Gilt Screws Mild- steel Natural Buff -Leather White Dimensions €“Length of blade shoulder to point €“ 800mm. Width of blade at shoulder 25mm Weight €“ 850g. Scabbard - Steel 1mm iron steel tube with brass mouthpiece and 2 steel carrying rings all nickel-plated. Dimensions €“ Overall length of scabbard €“ 825mm