| Accession Number | RELAWM15535 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Edged weapon or club |
| Physical description | Iron, Paint, Steel, Wood |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | c 1816 |
| Conflict |
China, 1900-1901 (Boxer Uprising) |
British Pattern 1796 Heavy Cavalry Troopers Sword : Chinese Forces, Boxer Rebellion
Description
British Pattern 1796 Heavy Cavalry Troopers sword and scabbard. The blade is straight with a single broad fuller to both sides to within eight inches of the spear point and marked JOS H REDDELL & Co on the back edge and has a British proof mark on the right side. The Guard is a wrought iron knucklebow broadening out at the base into a pear shaped disc with a sword knot slot near the pommel and two langets on each side down the blade. The grip is wood bound with cord and covered in black leather with 08 painted in green on the iron back strap. The scabbard is iron with two loose ring swivels mounted on bands and has a narrow shoe. There are two chinese characters painted in red on the reverse near the throat.
History / Summary
This sword was captured during the Boxer Rebellion in China.