Blade & Tang The blade and tang shall be manufactured in one piece from steel, hardened and tempered to within the range of 400-500 HV. The length of the blade is 895mm. Guard Mild steel, 2mm thick, bright nickel-plated Grip High impact polystyrene with red/brown chequered finish Ferrule Mild steel, bright, nickel-plated Under nut Mild steel, natural Pommel nut Mild steel, bright, nickel-plated Buff Leather, white Scabbard 1mm steel tube with brass mouthpiece and two steel carrying rings all nickel-plated Regiments: 1st The Queens Dragoon Guards The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards The Royal Dragoon Guards The Queens Royal Hussars The Royal Lancers The Kings Royal Hussars The Light Dragoons The Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery