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The Royal Marine sword is based on the Infantry Sword pattern of 1897. The straight carbon steel blade of this sword is two-edged for the final section of its length and finely etched with the crest of the Royal Marines. Blades are also available nickel-plated. The guard is a three-quarter basket hilt. It si pierced and etched with a scroll pattern that incorporates the royal cypher of the current sovereign and is nickel-plated.

The grip is in black fish-skin normally shark skin bound with silver-plated copper wire.

The Royal Marine's sword is carried in a Sam Browne leather scabbard with plated brass mouthpiece for service wear and for full dress occasions.