British military practice sword

Jim McDougall · 3rd August 2021, 05:33 PM

Thanks again so much Will!
I really appreciate this information, and as I mentioned, I bought this because it was so weird, but thinking it must have been some form of training sword.
When I saw the blade marking '11, and read about it in Robson, I figured since he didnt have a photo they must have been rare.

Since these are sort of mundane as opposed to the regular issue swords it is not surprising such a limited number survive, and with mine it seems to be more one off. I think your India suggestion is most plausible, and I had not thought of that.

All best regards,
Jim

3rd August 2021, 05:33 PM	#6
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,292	Thanks again so much Will! I really appreciate this information, and as I mentioned, I bought this because it was so weird, but thinking it must have been some form of training sword. When I saw the blade marking '11, and read about it in Robson, I figured since he didnt have a photo they must have been rare. Since these are sort of mundane as opposed to the regular issue swords it is not surprising such a limited number survive, and with mine it seems to be more one off. I think your India suggestion is most plausible, and I had not thought of that. All best regards, Jim