Yokohama Mounted Volunteers Sword by Wilkinson
An interesting sword by Wilkinson etched on its 34 1/2" blade "Yokohama Mounted Volunteers. The double (stopped) fullered blade with 10 1/2" sharpened false edge and
patent 4 bar hilt.
The serial number is on the bottom edge of the blade with the small "Latham" stamp. A virtually straight blade has a leather lined scabbard with German silver mouth.
Light flexible blade is 5/16" thick at ricasso and 1 1/4" wide tapering to 1" beginning of the false edge. Blade retaining much of the original polish.
Only the Wilkinson proof disc is absent though the sword and scabbard exhibit "best" quality.
The Wilkinson proof page records:
P. A. Knife Pattern, Regulation Curve, Privates, 3 Barred, Light Cavalry Sword
It was finished by Henry Wilkinson & Son on…. 24 May 1866
Purchased by……….C. F. Hooper Esq. Japan
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