1908/ 1912 Pattern British Army Cavalry Sword

katana · 30th November 2006, 08:48 PM

Thankyou Gentleman,
as you can tell British swords are not my forte

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But this 'caught' my eye....I like the idea that a sword may have a story..or two. This seems to fit the 'criteria'.....I feel that the sword hilt was 'modified' to improve its serviceability in the 'field'. But that is just my assumption. I do know that these swords were carried and, sometimes used during the conflict of WW1. I think I am right in saying that the last British Cavalry charge occurred during that terrible war.

Thanks Fernando, I will do some checking on the possible maker....greatly appreciate you finding this out.

As regards 'fencing'.........it certainly has that feel........I've been lunging, sword in hand..to the 'chorus' of 'en guarde' for several minutes......sad..but true

30th November 2006, 08:48 PM	#5
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Thankyou Gentleman, as you can tell British swords are not my forte . But this 'caught' my eye....I like the idea that a sword may have a story..or two. This seems to fit the 'criteria'.....I feel that the sword hilt was 'modified' to improve its serviceability in the 'field'. But that is just my assumption. I do know that these swords were carried and, sometimes used during the conflict of WW1. I think I am right in saying that the last British Cavalry charge occurred during that terrible war. Thanks Fernando, I will do some checking on the possible maker....greatly appreciate you finding this out. As regards 'fencing'.........it certainly has that feel........I've been lunging, sword in hand..to the 'chorus' of 'en guarde' for several minutes......sad..but true