Accession Number | REL/07207 |
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Collection type | Technology |
Object type | Edged weapon or club |
Place made | United Kingdom: England |
Date made | 1915 |
Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Indian Cavalry Trooper's Sword : Indian Army
Description
Indian Cavalry trooper's sword. The hilt is the steel three bar British Pattern of 1821 with a brass wire bound fishskin grip and steel backstrap. The blade is similar to the 1796 light cavalry troopers sabre with a broad single fuller on each side for first three quarters from the hilt and a hatchet point. The ricasso is stamped on the right side WILKINSON a broad arrow over I over 1915 and broad arrow over ISD on the left.
History / Summary
This is an unusual sword in that it is a combination of British pattern components made for the Indian Army. It was introduced in the 1860's and still being used during the First World War.