Pattern British Sword?

mgolab · Yesterday, 09:35 PM

Just bought this and waiting for it to come in. Some pictures attached. Appears to have a Crowned G?

Appreciate any comments

toaster5sqn · Today, 01:47 AM

It doesn't appear to be any of the pattern swords. The 1788 spadroons had a wide variety of guards but the pattern mandated a 32" blade so it's not one of those.
Of course there were a huge range of regimental and militia swords that did not conform to the patterns so it could certainly be one of those.
A straight backsword blade, looking to be quite broad but not overly long with a simple knuckle bow hand guard makes me think of pioneer swords and similar.

Hopefully someone with an idea of what it actually is may chime in.

Robert

mgolab · Today, 01:50 PM

Thank you Robert. Could this be an infantry hanger given its dimensions? If you google 1780 British Infantry hanger something similar comes up.

Yesterday, 09:35 PM	#1
mgolab Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Posts: 102	Pattern British Sword? Just bought this and waiting for it to come in. Some pictures attached. Appears to have a Crowned G? Appreciate any comments Attached Images

Today, 01:47 AM	#2
toaster5sqn Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: New Zealand Posts: 79	It doesn't appear to be any of the pattern swords. The 1788 spadroons had a wide variety of guards but the pattern mandated a 32" blade so it's not one of those. Of course there were a huge range of regimental and militia swords that did not conform to the patterns so it could certainly be one of those. A straight backsword blade, looking to be quite broad but not overly long with a simple knuckle bow hand guard makes me think of pioneer swords and similar. Hopefully someone with an idea of what it actually is may chime in. Robert

Today, 01:50 PM	#3
mgolab Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Posts: 102	Thank you Robert. Could this be an infantry hanger given its dimensions? If you google 1780 British Infantry hanger something similar comes up.