Original British WWI Pattern 1895 Light Officer’s Sword and Scabbard by Wilkinson Sword Company Attributed To Major J.S. Thorpe. M.C., Scots Guard Spanish American War development of the DShK began

development of the DShK began in the Soviet Union in 1929 and the first design was finalised by Vasily Degtyaryov in 1931

and many companies would purchase raw blades and install their own fittings

but no holes

Hortsmann of Philadelphia

This Vietnam War Helmet M-1

Original British WWI Pattern 1895 Light Officer’s Sword and Scabbard by Wilkinson Sword Company Attributed To Major J.S. Thorpe. M.C., Scots Guard Spanish American War development of the DShK beganOriginal Item: Only One Available. In the 1890s a rapid succession of regulation changes happened to British infantry officers' swords. The change was to move away from a cut and thrust saber blade and towards a specialized straight thrusting sword. The introduction of the new thrusting blade was quickly followed by improvements to the handle and guard of the hilt, intended to provide a better grip and greater protection to the hand. This P 1895