British dragoon sword

Bryce · 17th September 2020, 03:10 AM

G'day Jim,
I came across a photo of the swords displayed at Belvoir Castle. Given that it is the ancestral home of the Dukes of Rutland and that this family raised the 21st Light Dragoons in 1760, it is likely that these swords were for that regiment. The 21st LD's were disbanded in 1763 and this may explain why there are so many still present in the castle. These swords all have straight blades that taper down to an asymmetrical point, unlike your own clipped point example.
Cheers,
Bryce

PS I just noticed the difference in pommel and guard attachment between these swords and your own. As you said this may mean yours is later than 1760.

17th September 2020, 03:10 AM	#13
Bryce Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: North Queensland, Australia Posts: 188	G'day Jim, I came across a photo of the swords displayed at Belvoir Castle. Given that it is the ancestral home of the Dukes of Rutland and that this family raised the 21st Light Dragoons in 1760, it is likely that these swords were for that regiment. The 21st LD's were disbanded in 1763 and this may explain why there are so many still present in the castle. These swords all have straight blades that taper down to an asymmetrical point, unlike your own clipped point example. Cheers, Bryce PS I just noticed the difference in pommel and guard attachment between these swords and your own. As you said this may mean yours is later than 1760. Attached Images Last edited by Bryce; 17th September 2020 at 03:24 AM.