MARKINGS ON A LANCE HEAD 1868 PATTERN

Will M · 11th April 2019, 03:56 AM

I agree with Jim, leave as is and just stabilize any active rust. The lance head appears to have been cleaned with some type of acid, probably very corroded previously by the appearance of the pitting. Cleaning further will alter or make the markings indecipherable.
Actually lances are not that common and finding the metal parts are difficult, partly due to their length and the ability to post them. Rarely do you find a matching butt for a lance head. India recycled metal and lance parts were no exception.
A proper length ash pole would really make a good lance. White buff leather can be sourced for the strapping. This leather can be sourced from the UK, a cut belt piece should do it.
https://www.identityleathercraft.com...lt-blanks.html
Best to contact the Identity Store for white buff leather they have pieces large and small and belt length

adrian · 12th April 2019, 11:40 AM

Here is the enlargement of the marking.

Sorry I can't tell what unit that may be. Lancers almost certainly, but not sure who.

fernando · 12th April 2019, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adrian

Here is the enlargement of the marking.

Sorry I can't tell what unit that may be. Lancers almost certainly, but not sure who.

Could you not upload the picture, Adrian ?

asomotif · 12th April 2019, 10:32 PM

I think Adrian is referring to my enlargement of post #16

Best regards,
Willem

fernando · 13th April 2019, 08:34 AM

Yes ... of course !

11th April 2019, 03:56 AM	#1
Will M Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In the wee woods north of Napanee Ontario Posts: 395	I agree with Jim, leave as is and just stabilize any active rust. The lance head appears to have been cleaned with some type of acid, probably very corroded previously by the appearance of the pitting. Cleaning further will alter or make the markings indecipherable. Actually lances are not that common and finding the metal parts are difficult, partly due to their length and the ability to post them. Rarely do you find a matching butt for a lance head. India recycled metal and lance parts were no exception. A proper length ash pole would really make a good lance. White buff leather can be sourced for the strapping. This leather can be sourced from the UK, a cut belt piece should do it. https://www.identityleathercraft.com...lt-blanks.html Best to contact the Identity Store for white buff leather they have pieces large and small and belt length

12th April 2019, 11:40 AM	#2
adrian Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 132	Here is the enlargement of the marking. Sorry I can't tell what unit that may be. Lancers almost certainly, but not sure who.

12th April 2019, 10:32 PM	#4
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,235	I think Adrian is referring to my enlargement of post #16 Best regards, Willem

13th April 2019, 08:34 AM	#5
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Yes ... of course !