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From 1800 to the present day by wilkinsonlatham, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. After 1814, english law repealed the limitation on stamping which permited only registered guilds to stamp. However, for the average officer the number of occasions when theyd need to wear that uniform is extremely low. Swords at the battle of waterloo by harvey j s withers price. British military swords from 1800 to the present day by.
The british military produced several kinds of swords for officers and foot soldiers for use in various conflicts leading up to 1860. This replica of the british 1845 infantry officers sword has a tempered blade of high carbon steel which is etched and embellished with the symbology of the british royalty and of the british empire. If you collect british military swords you will definitely want this ebook download of british military swords 17861912 as it contains over 1500 unpublished full colour photographs and illustrations with highly detailed photographs of all the british regulation sword patterns from 1786 1912. It has been called the most effective cavalry sword ever designed, although its introduction occurred as swords finally became obsolete as military weapons. Sword reference books guns, knives, swords, firearms, bayonets. Detailed photographs and illustrations of all the british regulation sword patterns from 1786 1912 are included in the book. Antique swords for sale in the uk buying and selling. There are appendices on marking swords and chronological lists of changing sword patterns. The double d, viclav, johnny yuma, grantr canada, carignan salieres. It is still the regulation sword for british line infantry officers today and they were produced in large numbers especially during ww1. Withers, but like an aging, balding, alcohol induced red faced pumpkin. Military swords for sale international military antiques. Modern machine guns greenhill military manual by john walter listed under machine guns. Original nepalese gurkha kukri bhojpure fighting knife unmarked.
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Taking a quote from brian robsons book, swords of the british army, revised edition, pg. A brief overview of the historical weaponry that we represent when teaching and sparring british military sabre. While not a definitive work this is an essential reference book for those collecting british swords of the period. These replica military swords stand for pride and honor when the men and women in uniform carry these swords. Mowbray the first volume in a set covering british military swords up until the 1780s and the adoption of socalled regulation patterns, which saw service in such monumental conflicts as the english civil wars, william iiis wars in ireland and europe, the. Prior to 1788, there is very little evidence that other ranks swords went through a rigorous form of official inspection. If you are a fan of history or enjoy vintage military edged weapons, you can check out the fine selection of affordable british swords for sale on. British infantry officers swords of the 1890s and the 1895 infantry sword exercise by matt easton the 1897 pattern infantry officers sword is commonly encountered by modern collectors. Containing over 1500 unpublished full colour photographs and. May 08, 2015 british military swords 17861912 the regulation patterns an illustrated price guide for collectors by harvey j s withers if you collect british military swords you will definitely want this cdrom.
Still this sword represented an important step in the evolution of british cavalry swords and offers a window into a fascinating and brutal time at the height of the british empire. Jul 08, 2018 taking a quote from brian robsons book, swords of the british army, revised edition, pg. A definitive guide to british sword and scabbard markings. British military swords from 1800 to the present day. This is a naval and military press and national army museum joint reprint of the 1996 revised edition of a book that first appeared in 1975 and quickly established. If you are a fan of history or enjoy vintage military edged weapons, you can check out the fine selection of affordable british swords for sale on ebay. Swords of the british army, the regulation patterns 1788 to 1914, revised edition 1996, national army museum isbn 09017236. An illustrated price guide for collectors harvey j.
The book contains detailed photographs of all the british regulation sword if you collect british military swords you will need this book. The companion volume is not a standalone independent book but is designed to be read in conjunction with the british cavalry sword 17881912. British military swords book collection by antique swords and edged weapons from harvey withers. See more ideas about military, sword and price guide. British army, royal navy, and scottish swords and sabres. Buy all types of swords and sabers from modern us military swords to historical union and confederate designs on sale now. European influence on japanese swordfittings, 15431853. The sword comes with a steel scabbard with steel hanging rings. Swords of the british army, brian robson 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. This period was dominated by the english civil wars, and most of this book is dedicated to the weapons of those conflicts. A full colour 176 page pdf price guide for collectors of british military swords. British army officers, and other customers, could visit the sword showroom at 2728 pall mall and choose their swords in leisurely surroundings.
Regardless of which sword pattern was bought, wilkinson only supplied completed swords including changeover hilts such as those found on some scottish regulation patterns and they never sold. Wwi m1917 trench knife leather replacement scabbard marked jewell 1918. The same situation exists for indian officers and or swords where indian princely states are concerned many of them had their own particular designs. 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.
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Full colour booklet for the sword collectorbritish napoleonic infantry swordspart twobyharvey j s withers with over 300 full colour illustrations and photographsglossy softback bookletbook length is 64 pagesnumber 6 in a series on british military swords book includes. The british cavalry sword 1788 a reference book by. Well illustrated with industry insights available from a member of the wilkinson family. Containing over 1500 unpublished full colour photographs and illustrations, it is the first full colour price. An illustrated price guide for collectors by harvey j s withers. If you collect british military swords you will definitely want this book as it contains over 1500 unpublished full colour photographs and illustrations with highly detailed photographs of all the british regulation sword patterns from 1786 1912. New companion volume companion volume 2019 to the british cavalry sword 17881912. Quality militaria, swords, edged weapons, antiques and collectables militariahub.
In use, it, like other thrustbased cavalry swords, is best described as a. With its revolutionary hilt design stemming back to the m1871, these were important steps in the evolution of european military swords in the last decades of the 19th century. Lets talk british swords gentlemans military interest club. British military swords from 1800 to the present day by john.
Sword blades of that period are invariably unmarked, with the occasional makers name to blade edge or forte. Swords at the battle of waterloo full colour booklet. Jun 01, 2003 if you collect british military swords you will need this book. A book covering all branches of the british army is british military swords by harvey withers. Now hw on his new antique swords online site looks a much younger pumpkin with more hair and foundation cream. A reference book by richard dellar the british cavalry. The book contains detailed photographs of all the british regulation sword patterns from 1786 1912.
The most popular swords include light and heavy cavalry sabers, officer and nco swords. Mowbray and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. This is a naval and military press, national army museum joint reprint of the 1996 revised and greatly expanded edition of a book that first appeared in 1975 and quickly established itself as the standard authority on the british army s swords. As such, most officers dont actually need to own a sword of thei. British military swords book 17861912 the regulation. Now hw on his new antique swords online site looks a much younger pumpkin with more. Great attention to detail and authenticity has been paid in making our military swords and sabres. On the back of british military swords book, harvey looks well, sorry mr. Booklet contains over 300 full colour illustrations and photographs. Most military swords although impressive are symbolic in most senses. This is a superbly illustrated book on the british military sword.
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