Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - 1821 Variation for an Indian Officer Circa 1837?

Cathey · 21st October 2012, 12:51 AM

Hi Ibrahiim al Balooshi

I posted this sword on two other forums in the hope of getting as many thoughts as possible and the general consensus is that the sword is British manufactured for an East India Company officer. The decoration does not conform to Sanskrit and is most likely mock calligraphy. Although it is odd that if this is only decoration that it would be different on both sides. The view at this time is that this is a transitional sword between the 1796 pattern light cavalry and the 1821 pattern and most probably dates as early as 1815. The absence of a thumb guard also strengthens the argument for this being a transition piece.

Cheers Cathey and Rex

21st October 2012, 12:51 AM	#3
Cathey Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: adelaide south australia Posts: 276	Transitional pattern 1821 British Hi Ibrahiim al Balooshi I posted this sword on two other forums in the hope of getting as many thoughts as possible and the general consensus is that the sword is British manufactured for an East India Company officer. The decoration does not conform to Sanskrit and is most likely mock calligraphy. Although it is odd that if this is only decoration that it would be different on both sides. The view at this time is that this is a transitional sword between the 1796 pattern light cavalry and the 1821 pattern and most probably dates as early as 1815. The absence of a thumb guard also strengthens the argument for this being a transition piece. Cheers Cathey and Rex