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Ron Anderson · 15th September 2010, 01:45 PM

Hi

That is a British Heavy Cavalry Officer's Sword 1887 pattern.

So it was in use from 1887 until it got replaced in 1912 by a newer model.

If it was used in WW1 it would be unusual because by then there was a new pattern cavalry officer's sword. However, it is entirely possible that this cavalry officer was still using this older sword.

The name on the sword itself is probably the swordmaker's name. It looks like it might be something like CARTER, ????

It is a nice sword. Congratulations. They are not that commonly found anymore.

15th September 2010, 01:45 PM	#2
Ron Anderson Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 228	Hi That is a British Heavy Cavalry Officer's Sword 1887 pattern. So it was in use from 1887 until it got replaced in 1912 by a newer model. If it was used in WW1 it would be unusual because by then there was a new pattern cavalry officer's sword. However, it is entirely possible that this cavalry officer was still using this older sword. The name on the sword itself is probably the swordmaker's name. It looks like it might be something like CARTER, ???? It is a nice sword. Congratulations. They are not that commonly found anymore.