Original Swiss Model 1899 Officer's Dress Sword with German Blade by WKC, Scabbard & Troddel Knot Military Art Year of Manufacture: Circa 1768-177

Year of Manufacture: Circa 1768-177

so it was probably swapped out at arsenal at some point

indicating the MkIII version of the Snider Breech

the unit moved to Nadzab Airfield

These rough tools sometimes had grenade heads filled with sand

Original Swiss Model 1899 Officer's Dress Sword with German Blade by WKC, Scabbard & Troddel Knot Military Art Year of Manufacture: Circa 1768-177Original item: Only One available. This is a textbook example of an upmarket Swiss Model 1899 Officer's Dress sword, with a triple etched German made blade. The sword comes complete with its scabbard and a troddel knot tied to the grip. The blade, scabbard, and all of the fittings are fully nickel plated, making this a very attractive dress sword. The color of the troddel knot loop should identify the unit, however we have not been able to determine