Quote Originally Posted by cajunscot View Post
Jock,

Did you think I was claiming it was a Rifle Officer's Sword, because that's certainly not the case. I only used the Cameronians as an example of a variation in uniform and dress. One would expect a "Scottish" regiment to carry a basket-hilt, but since the Cameronians were a rifle regiment, they chose to identify with the customs and traditions of the Rifles as well.

As Ron explained above, the situation is not personal preference, but the dress regulations of the school.

T.
It's still infantry using an infantry Pattern sword. I wouldn't expect to see the Household cavalry carrying 1895 pattern infantry swords. It's just a strange combination in the picture. That's all.