1897 Pattern Infantry Officer's Sword - Edward VIII, by Charles Reeves & Co. Consignment A very unusual South Chinese

A very unusual South Chinese fighting dagger / knife from the middle of the late 19th century

An 1856 Pattern Sawback Pioneer's Shortsword

The matching leather scabbard is in very sturdy condition

with a long and thick clean blade

One side of the blade has some damage

1897 Pattern Infantry Officer's Sword - Edward VIII, by Charles Reeves & Co. Consignment A very unusual South ChineseAn 1897 Pattern Infantry Officer's Sword, with Edward VIII's royal cypher on the guard. A relatively rare sword. Edward VIII was king for less than a year. Proof mark shows "R" surronded by "PROVED", meaning the blade was produced by Charles Reeves & Co. Ltd.