British 1821/96(?) heavy cavalry officers sword

NeilUK · 8th May 2015, 07:09 PM

Comparing this sword to that on pp. 166-8 of Dellar's new book 'The British Cavalry Sword 1788-1912' it looks very like the 1896-1912 Universal pattern cavalry officer's sword. The illustration used, of a sword of the 3rd Dragoon Guards, has a blade 35" long by 1and1/8" wide, double-edged for the last 8and1/2".
Hope this helps.
Neil

drac2k · 9th May 2015, 12:18 AM

Once again thank you both for your valuable input.The false edge is about 10.5".
I just noticed that on the spine there is a very prevalent , well done fletched arrow, about 2 3/4" long; before the fletch there is a C, in the middle of the arrow there is a star, and after the point there is a P .Does this have any bearing on the sword?

Will M · 27th May 2015, 04:35 AM

Centre of percussion mark. It shows the point where the sword gives the most cutting power by striking your target with that point of the blade. Usually about 2/3 to 3/4 the length of the blade.

drac2k · 27th May 2015, 11:50 PM

Thanks, makes sense. I never would have guessed.

Will M · 31st May 2015, 04:20 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4zwyVw4NdA

good utube regarding c of p by Matt Easton.

8th May 2015, 07:09 PM	#1
NeilUK Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Scotland Posts: 126	Comparing this sword to that on pp. 166-8 of Dellar's new book 'The British Cavalry Sword 1788-1912' it looks very like the 1896-1912 Universal pattern cavalry officer's sword. The illustration used, of a sword of the 3rd Dragoon Guards, has a blade 35" long by 1and1/8" wide, double-edged for the last 8and1/2". Hope this helps. Neil

9th May 2015, 12:18 AM	#2
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,294	Once again thank you both for your valuable input.The false edge is about 10.5". I just noticed that on the spine there is a very prevalent , well done fletched arrow, about 2 3/4" long; before the fletch there is a C, in the middle of the arrow there is a star, and after the point there is a P .Does this have any bearing on the sword?

27th May 2015, 04:35 AM	#3
Will M Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In the wee woods north of Napanee Ontario Posts: 405	Centre of percussion mark. It shows the point where the sword gives the most cutting power by striking your target with that point of the blade. Usually about 2/3 to 3/4 the length of the blade.

27th May 2015, 11:50 PM	#4
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,294	Thanks, makes sense. I never would have guessed.

31st May 2015, 04:20 PM	#5
Will M Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In the wee woods north of Napanee Ontario Posts: 405	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4zwyVw4NdA good utube regarding c of p by Matt Easton.