British cavalry swords book

Colonel robert badenpowell thought the present sword a perfectly useless weapon and majorgeneral sir john french, later commander of the british expeditionary force, remarked that the sword was the very worst that could. The british cavalry sword 17881912 some new perspectives a. Book publishing portfolio the british cavalry sword 1788. Number 1 in a new series on british military swords. With over 300 full colour illustrations and photographs. A simplistic and informative guide to british cavalry swords that does not claim to be an academic treatise. British army, royal navy, and scottish swords and sabres. The british cavalry sword 17881912 some new perspectives. May 08, 2015 british 1796 pattern light cavalry troopers sword. American owned and operated 100% american based customer service custom sword engraving no accounts required. The cavalry inherited by queen victoria when she took the throne in 1837 was still very much resting on its laurels from the napoleonic wars 180315. British military swords book 17861912 the regulation patterns. Etched with family crest and motto deo duce ferro comitante god as my leader and my sword as my companion.

British book the british pattern m1796 cavalry sword and. And a gradual momentum gathered to revise the design of the infantry officers regulation sword, which had been in used since the anglosikh wars and crimean war. A sword scandal had erupted in the press, over the performance of british cavalry swords in the sudan campaigns. Charles martyn a simplistic and informative guide to british cavalry swords that does not claim to be an academic treatise. The british 1796 pattern light cavalry troopers sword the british. Original british napoleonic pattern 1796 light cavalry sabre by dawes. The british pattern 1796 cavalry sword and other derivatives, janusz jaroslawski. The hilt has a large nickel plated steel bowl decorated with beautiful scroll etching. There are also four yeomanry regiments of the army reserve, of these, 3 serve as light cavalry and 1 as. One of the flaws attributed to the british cavalry swords of the 1850s was that the blades were of very poor quality.

Cross guard and back strap have oxidation and pitting areas. Sep 27, 20 the book also seeks to place the british cavalry sword within its historical context and contains a series of vignettes relating to the people who carried the swords and the cutlers who made them. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as cds or access codes. Oct 19, 2018 british military swords, harvey whithers also look for books by the author on specific swords such as the 1796 light and heavy cavalry the british cavalry sword 1788 1912, richard dellar mr. The essential features of sword hilt recognition, the prime means of recognizing a cavalry sword, are made by photographs and descriptions of swords from the authors. The very long blade was usually about 37 inches 940 mm, but examples exist of up to 39. We waited an infantry charge, our lines were ready, little affected by artillery fire. A heavy cavalry attack had a hypnotic effect on the opponent, the power and its size, was compared with gorgonians of greek mythology. As in many collecting fields one sometimes deviates away from the original theme. Military swords for sale international military antiques. It is a french klingenthal made presentation grade cavalry officers sword with naval motifs including usn on the blade. Dellar tells me there is a companion book coming out later this year. They were called enfield sabres, and were adopted in 1853 for the british cavalry.

Steel handle has a replaced guard which is hand made. Cavalry swords for sale are offered in single and discounted multi packs. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The history of british sword manufacture is a tale characterised by a series of economic highs and lows, due in part to the changing necessities of military conflict, government intransigence, and an ongoing war conducted by british sword makers, against a flood of cheap, sometimes inferior foreign imports, most notably from solingen, germany. The british cavalry sword from 1600 kindle edition by martyn, charles. The british cavalry sword by richard dellar mowbray publishing. Navy model 1852 officers dress sword with leather scabbard. The essential features are demonstrated by photographs and descriptions of swords from the authors own collection, supported by sketches of sword hilts. British cavalry during the first world war wikipedia.

The companion volume is not a standalone independent book but is designed to be read in conjunction with the british cavalry sword 17881912. The grip obviously entirely fell off the tang at some point, but this would make a fun project for someone and the blade seems decent quality with a good edge. Synopsis this book is dedicated at collectors of british cavalry swords and portrayed in a form that is both simplistic and an informative guide that does not claim to be an academic treatise. This article will concentrate on the sabres of the british cavalry, used by the troopers from the 1780s to the crimean war 185356, as these would have been some of the most common blades kate tattersall dealt with on her travels. Martyn, i did not check robson was in charles martyn book on page 106, where he refers to warwick castle variations and mention, that when on visit to the castle in 1973 he found. Order your hardback copy of the british cavalry sword 1788. The essential features are demonstrated by photographs and descriptions of swords from the. Established collectors offer sales of antique british cavalry swords sabres including trooper and officer, heavy and light cavalry versions of the 1788, 1796, 1821, 1822, 1853, 1864, 1882, 1908 and 1912 regulation patterns. The united states consul at hamburg, germany, reported april 5, 1862, that the british blockade runner bahamas cargo included 57 boxes of cavalry swords marked d. The 1788 pattern heavy cavalry sword 1788p hc remained true to earlier styles, and could be described as an all around backsword, except it was much longer than the infantry carried. This is a superbly illustrated book on the british military sword. British coffin hilted swords heritage arms society inc. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.

Unfollow british cavalry sword to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The book talkes about british cavalry swords and it goes throggh the various models from early models to late, each model has a description and a photo the description is nicely written but the pictures are of a very poor quality they author is not familiar with the concept of focus and there are too few images. There are eight chapters which cover the guards, infantry, household cavalry, cavalry. In use, it, like other thrustbased cavalry swords, is best described as a. Containing over 1500 unpublished full colour photographs and illustrations, it is the first full colour price guide for collectors of british regulation military swords. The british cavalry sword from 1600 by charles martyn. Do you collect antique british infantry swords, antique british cavalry swords, antique british naval swords or british royal airforce swords. The essential features of sword hilt recognition, the prime means of. Pdf the british cavalry sword from 1600 download full pdf. During those years, the british heavy cavalry consisted of three regiments of guards, seven regiments of dragoons guards 1st to 7th, and five dragoons 1st to 6th less the 5th. Pattern 1899 cavalry troopers sword arms of the first. There are cavalry regiments of the british army each with its own unique cap badge, regimental traditions, and history.

True this no doubt happened and in fact some sellers would place proof marks on blades that were never put through quality assurance testing. Antique british swords collecting and buying from harvey j. So what we have here is an original copy of the first set of regulations that were developed for the cavalry and the use of their swords. Ive added the for men bit to try and narrow the range of books added further. Runkel had offices in the holborn district of london from 1783 until 1808. Cavalry fiction books for men fiction novels with cavalry as the subject or main theme. This book follows on from swords of the british army by robson and deserves to be.

Dec 30, 2015 this book is dedicated at collectors of british cavalry swords and portrayed in a form that is both simplistic and an informative guide that does not claim to be an academic treatise. The essential features of sword hilt recognition, the prime means of recognizing a cavalry sword, are made by photographs and descriptions of swords from the authors own collection, supported by. Another article will deal with infantry swords and the royal navy cutlass. The 1908 pattern cavalry troopers sword and the 1912 pattern, the equivalent for officers was the last service sword issued to the cavalry of the british army.

It is an ideal reference for both the collector and student of british military history. Captain hornby of the 4th royal irish dragoon guards is reputed to have been the first british soldier to kill a german soldier, using his sword, and drummer edward thomas of the same regiment is reputed to have fired the first british shot shortly after 06. Antique british swords collecting and buying from harvey. The british cavalry sword from 1600 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Some new perspectives by richard dellar this book seeks to update and complement brian robsons original edition of swords of the british army, the regulation patterns 17881912 by providing new details and ideas relating to regulation patterns and introducing many previously unpublished variants. The hilt design features a maltese cross motif cut into the knuckle guard and is a distinctive feature of these swords see pages 48 57 of swords of the british.

These, it was said, were made in germany and sold to sword makers in britain at a lower price, ending in a poor quality weapon. British military swords, harvey whithers also look for books by the author on specific swords such as the 1796 light and heavy cavalry the british cavalry sword 1788 1912, richard dellar mr. Jan 12, 2018 over a number of years i have collected british cavalry troopers swords. This sword includes an all steel scabbard with steel fittings and hanging rings. The essential features are demonstrated by photographs and descriptions of swords from the authors own collection, supported by sketches of sword hilts that have not been generally publicised. Over a number of years i have collected british cavalry troopers swords. The companion volume extends and updates several, but not all, chapters in the main book. T he last cavalry officers model to be adopted, the 1912 was designed after the troopers sword introduced in 1908. This book is dedicated at collectors of british cavalry swords and portrayed in a form that is both simplistic and an informative guide that does not claim to be an.

Y over 12 some signs of light sharpening on the blade edge. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Sword blades of that period are invariably unmarked, with the occasional makers name to blade edge or forte. This book is dedicated at collectors of british cavalry swords in a form informative guide. The book draws upon the knowledge of many specialists and collectors. The british cavalry sword 17881912 book description. If you collect british military swords you will need this book. Jun 01, 2003 the book contains detailed photographs of all the british regulation sword patterns from 1786 1912. A definitive guide to british sword and scabbard markings. New companion volume companion volume 2019 to the british cavalry sword 17881912. British army sword markings government issue marks prior to 1788, there is very little evidence that other ranks swords went through a rigorous form of official inspection. A brand new book for collectors of this iconic british napoleonic cavalry sword that was carried during some of the most important cavalry battles of the.

On the few occasions that the british cavalry were able to close with the boers, the pattern 1899 sword proved defective. We waited an infantry charge, our lines were ready, little. In addition, there are illustrated excerpts from the 1796 sword exercise for cavalry by napoleonic british cavalry officer, gaspard le marchant, as well as. The book contains detailed photographs of all the british regulation sword patterns from 1786 1912. The british cavalry were the first british army units to see action during the first world war. Some new perspectives this new book on british cavalry swords seeks to update and complement robson, providing new detail and ideas relating to regulation patterns and introducing many previously unp. Richard dellars interest in swords began with a love of military history, in particular the french revolutionary and napoleonic wars from 1793 to 1815. The british cavalry sword 1788 a reference book by richard. It has been called the most effective cavalry sword ever designed, although its introduction occurred as swords finally became obsolete as military weapons. The sabers hilt is mild steel with a leather wrapped wooden grip. The book also seeks to place the british cavalry sword within its historical context and contains a series of vignettes relating to the people who carried the swords and the cutlers who made them. The blade and 1796 cavalry inspired hilt fittings of this are nice, with its distinctly curved scimitar blade which was a popular style amongst british officers circa. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the british cavalry sword from 1600. Such is the case with my collecting which varied into officers swords etc.

He bought his first sword in 1980 and has been an avid collector since that time, accumulating a wealth of experience over the years. This is needed because early in the war against the revolution, we french the british were well below particularly. Infantry swords cavalry swords rapiers and smallswords hunting swords naval swords each page is lavishly illustrated with detailed closeup shots of the sword hilt, blade and decoration. The british cavalry sword by richard dellar mowbray. Suddenly i saw the sergeant who was inspecting the alignment stopping. Order your hardback copy of the british cavalry sword.

British book the british pattern m1796 cavalry sword and catawiki. The flat rate shipping discount applies for any quantity shipped. British 1796 light cavalry saber with unsharpened, high carbon en45 spring steel blade. This book seeks to update and complement brian robsons original edition of swords of the british army, the regulation patterns 17881912 by providing new. The so called coffin top hilted sword was always so elusive in australia, in fact where would. The blade and 1796 cavalryinspired hilt fittings of this are nice, with its distinctly curved scimitar blade which was a popular style amongst british officers circa.

British commonwealth cavalry officers sword 1912 pattern black grip. The essential features of sword hilt recognition, the prime means of recognizing a cavalry sword, are. Antique swords 1892, 1895 and 1897 pattern infantry. Like the enfield sabre bayonets, the grip was formed of two pieces of leather, or gutta percha riveted to the metal. The british cavalry sword from 1600 book by charles martyn. British army sword markings government issue marks. The british cavalry sword from 1600 by charles martyn 2004. The history of british sword manufacture militariahub. British cavalry sabres of the early to mid 1800s kate. The british cavalry sword 1788 a reference book by. History cavalry sword instructions sean bean on waterloo. Oct 22, 2012 british army sword markings government issue marks prior to 1788, there is very little evidence that other ranks swords went through a rigorous form of official inspection.