Variations
In common with earlier patterns, the 1897 Pattern was sometime produced in “picquet” weight, i.e., a lighter weapon with a narrower blade and correspondingly scaled-down guard for use in levées and other formal occasions when not on active service.
Some regiments carried variations on the standard pattern, generally consisting of variations of the royal cypher on the guard.
A unetched blade variant is available for warrant officers.
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