| Accession Number | REL/16733 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Edged weapon or club |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England |
| Date made | 1899 |
| Conflict |
British Army Era, 1788-1870 |
Pattern 1856 Pioneer Sword : British Army
Description
British Pattern 1856 pioneer sword. The hilt is all brass with a stirrup type guard which is stamped 6 over 1901 V I.HTS over 2 on the inner crossguard. The grip with horizontal rings and is fitted to the tang with four rivets. The straight saw backed blade has a spear point and is stamped 8/99 over WILKINSON LONDON on the ricasso.
History / Summary
This type of sword was issued to British Pioneers in 1856 and was declared obsolete in 1904.