Scarce George VI Inter-War/ WW2 Period RAF Officer's Sword

A scarce Inter-war/ WW2 period 1925 pattern Royal Air Force officer's ceremonial sword.
I am led to believe that this George VI non-maker marked example was one of the swords that were supplied directly to the Air Ministry from the Wilkinson sword company and not through their private purchase retail stores or other military outfitters they supplied.
According to John Wilkinson-Latham's 1971 publication 'British Cut & Thrust Weapons` he states that RAF warrant officer's carried the same weapon as their officer's when on parade, he also stated that unlike the British army RAF officer's were not required to provide their own swords, swords were held at unit headquarters and issued as required.
The straight 32 inch etched blade has much staining from old surface peppering due to missing its scabbard, the etchings of foliage, scrolls and RAF crowned eagle are still evident, no edge to blade, thrust point only.
The brass fret-work guard bears the cypher of King George VI as well as a raised cartouche with the crowned RAF eagle logo, little of the gilt finish remains, slight indentation to edge of guard but this could easily be corrected, very minor rattle to hilt.
The fish skin grip is in very good order but now missing its twisted wire binding, the large brass eagle head pommel that incorporates the back piece is simply wonderful, exceptional detail.
Please study the images as they form part of the description in regards to condition.
Even with a few minor faults this remains a scarce sword, good examples command £1000 + and if attributed to an officer up to £2000 .
Sorry Mainland UK sale ONLY, Photo ID will be required before item will be despatched, over 18 yrs only.

Code: 50866