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Pattern 1796 Light Cavalry Sabre (click here)

Model 1822/1845 Infantry Officer's Sword

1831 British General Officer's Sabre

Victorian Life Guard's Officer Dress Sword

19th Century Royal Artillery Officer's Sword

1897 Pattern Infantry Officer's Sword

1908 Pattern Cavalry Trooper's Sword

1912 Pattern Cavalry Officer's Sword

199 US
(275 CAN)
SWD-15

SWD-22

Model 1827 Royal Navy Officer's Sword. Perfect for the Royal Navy enthusiast, this pattern was carried by the Navy until the end of the 19th century including the Crimean War. It is likely this sword also found its way into the hands of the officers of the Confederate Navy during the American Civil War. This is simply a beautiful sword in the gothic style with some harkening back to Nelson's times with the lion's head pommel/back strap.

The solid bowl guard is pebbled to created the illusion of negative space, and in the centre is, of course, a crown and fouled anchor. The sword knot slot in the guard has been rounded to allow the cord knot of the time. A very nice touch is the folding rear part of the guard which latches into a stud on the brass top piece of the scabbard. This latching system is requisite for Naval officer side arm especially on ship during a gale. The black grip is wrapped with wire to complete the look of the hilt.

The blade's craftsmanship is superior with all the requisite etching including a royal coat of arms and a crown and fouled anchor. The length of the blade is 31 1/2 inches. The scabbard is one of the most impression in our sword collection. This leather scabbard has all of its brass hardware finely engraved to produce a very handsome overall appearance. Considering it quality, we suspect its price will keep us keep us on our toes trying to keep it in stock. This sword comes with a white fish grip as well (swd-022).

Images: 1. Sword beside Scabbard 2. Close up of Hilt 3.Sword in Scabbard 4.Detail of Hilt with Sword Knot 5. Close up of Hilt with Fouled Anchor

New! Modern Royal Navy Sword Waistbelt with slings. All hardware in gilt. 65 US (95 CAN) Image 1, Image 2, Image 3.

99 US
(140 CAN)
SWD-16

Victorian Royal Navy Midshipman's Dirk. This is an impressive weapon and much suited to the needs of the Midshipman, particularly if he has to maintain discipline below decks! This dirk with its 18 1/2 inch blade and double ringed scabbard must not have been a bother while the Midshipman negotiated his way through the close confines of his vessel. What catches your eye first is the hilt's loin's head pommel/back strap.

Unlike the pattern 1827 naval sword, the lower jaw of the loin is quite visible as it clinches the sword knot ring in its teeth. The colour of the wire-wrapped black grip assists in bringing out the fine details of the hilt's sculpted pieces. There is no mistake it is naval with the badge of a crowned fouled anchor in laurels mounted on the languet area of the hilt. Finishing off the hilt are the decorative acorn finials at the ends of cross piece. Like the 1827 sword, the blade of the dirk is well decorated including a fouled anchor and royal coat of arms. The brass fittings of the leather scabbard are all beautifully engraved.

One of the most interesting elements is the string steel catch which latches through the cross piece of the dirk's hilt, making it quite secure while performing the "naval acrobatics" of a seaman's duties. At the amazing price we are offering this piece, every naval enthusiast can afford one.

Images: 1. Dirk beside Scabbard 2. Hilt and top of Scabbard 3.Close-up of Hilt in Scabbard 4.Dirk in Scabbard

Pattern 1822 Light Cavalry Trooper's Sabre. Five words covers the importance of this sword:Charge of the Light Brigade. When the 600 rode "on into the valley of death" at Balaklava this was the sabre being carried. However the dramatic actions in the Crimea was not the first time this sabre saw service. One event that comes to mind was the daring charge of the 3rd Light Dragoons against Sikh positions at Mudkee in 1845. So successful was the charge that the Sikh nick-named the 3rd "The Devil's Children".

This all steel sabre is wonderfully executed. The three bar guard sits well into the pommel which is capped by a top nut. The grip is covered with imitation fish skin and wrapped with steel wire. The 31 1/4 inch blade is well fulled and the steel scabbard is of excellent quality. With its gold cord and acorn sword knot (sold separately), this will make a handsome addition to your collection.

Images: 1. Sword with Scabbard 2.Close up of Hilt 3. Hilt

Model 1822/1845 Infantry Field Officer's Sword. This sword is the modified version of the 1822 pattern when the folding guard was officially discontinued and the back of the blade became flat, opposed to the 1822 piped-back blade. This sword saw incredible service in the 19th century including the Crimean War, the American Civil War, Boer War (unofficially) and the Zulu, Australian, New Zealand and Indian Colonial Conflicts. It was officially replaced in 1897 with a new pattern Infantry sword.

However it continued to be used by some officers into the 20th century. During the American Civil War, not only did the British observers have this side arm but Confederate officers paid top dollar for one. One British observer noted in 1863: "In Houston, I myself saw an English regulation infantry sword exposed for sale for $225." Our price is in fact less today than its price over 130 years ago! Even the Mexican Army used this sword as early as the Battle of the Alamo.

The stories around this sword are too numerous for this short description. The sword itself has a gothic type hilt with a VR and crown (the Royal Cypher) on the guard. The brass backstrap/pommel piece is finely detailed, and is finished with a pommel nut at the top. The grip is imitation fish skin wrapped with twists of wire. In addition the 32 1/2 inch blade is masterfully etched with the appropriate devices. Completing the sword is its two ringed brass scabbard. The use of brass was reserved for field officers and steel for company grade officers.

Now your choice of steel or brass scabbard

Images: 1. Sword with Scabbard 2. Detail of Hilt and Engraving 3. Detail of Hilt in Scabbard

225 US
(299 CAN)
SWD-03

1831 British General Officer's Sabre. This sword is a 1831 pattern British General Officer's Sword. However its hilt is a complete copy of a Marshal's Mameluke style sword complete with crossed sword and Marshal's baton. Only after close examination of the etching on its 33 inch high carbon steel blade can you tell it is British. As with many of Napoleon's high ranking officers, the British Army's sword fashion was quite influence by its service in the Egyptian Campaign and there are numerous depictions and examples of unofficial models of the Mameluke sabre in the British service during the Napoleonic Wars. This is an absolutely beautifully constructed sword complete with elegantly executed brass scabbard with reinforced sling rings.

Images: 1. Sword with Scabbard 2. Sword detail 3. Sword in Scabbard 4. Sword beside Scabbard 5. Sword Hilt detail

249 US
(345 CAN)
SWD-17

Victorian Life Guard's Officer Dress Sword. The post-Crimean War period brought a flurry of changes to the regimental patterns of swords carried by Britain's Heavy Cavalry. Included in this was the adoption of a variation of the 1st Life Guards 1834 pattern sword by the 2nd Life Guards in 1865. Officially sanctioned in 1872, this sword was carried by this famous regiment through the Boer War and WWI until 1922 when the 1st and 2nd Life Guards were amalgamated. This did not end the life of this impressive pattern. Instead the "2" was dropped from the guard's ornamental cypher and it became the official state sword of the Life Guards.

As the images will attest, the detailing on this replica is breath taking and the craftsmanship astounding. The steel guard with its ornamental cypher and brass studs is obviously streaking. The hilt is completed with a chequered pommel, a stepped back strap and a wire wrapped black grip. The 39 inch blade is well fullered and with the appropriate etching work for an elite unit officer. Completing this fine piece is its steel scabbard with brass mountings. This is an incredible piece and considering its price, a must for your collection.

Images: 1. Sword beside Scabbard 2. Close up of Hilt 3.Sword Hilt with Sword Knot 4.Detail of Hilt from other side

199 US
(275 CAN)
SWD-18

19th Century Royal Artillery Officer's Sword. In the 1840s, the Royal Artillery discarded the Infantry pattern sword in favour of the 1822 Light Cavalry Sword (this practice was officially recognized in 1857). In around 1860 a chequered back strap was adopted to the pattern. In essence this describes the pattern of sword offered here; a pattern still used today. The 34 inch fullered blade is beautifully etched with the devices of the Royal Artillery. The scabbard is of the Sam Browne pattern, used in the field from the 1890s onward. This is particularly well done complete with a finely hand stitched leather drag (at the scabbard's tip). This is perfect for the Artillery, Boer War or WW I enthusiast (sword knot sold separately).

Images: 1. Sword beside Scabbard 2. Close up of Hilt 3. Etching on Blade

199 US
(275 CAN)
SWD-19

1897 Pattern Infantry Officer's Sword. This pattern is almost identical to the 1895 pattern, except for a slightly turned down part of the base of the basket hilt that is close to the body. This sword is the pattern still carried today; the changing being the cypher of the reigning monarch. Some consider this model to be the best fighting sword ever issued to the British officer. The three-quarter pierced steel basket hilt provided maximum protection, while its 32 inch fullered blade made it an excellent thrusting edged weapon. Of course the blade also has the requisite finely executed etching. Completing the sword is its two ringed steel scabbard. .

Images: 1. Sword beside Scabbard 2. Hilt with Sword Knot 3. Close up of Hilt Showing Back Strap 4. Close up of Hilt

1908 Pattern Cavalry Trooper's Sword. Beautiful in its simplicity, the 1908 pattern offered the cavalryman a light weight sword with maximum protection, hand comfort, and thrusting ease. The sword's hilt consists of a steel bowl guard, a simulated rubber grip, and steel pommel. The blade is made of high carbon steel and is e 35 1/2 inches long. The steel scabbard has a two ring suspension system.

Images:1Sword beside Scabbard 2.Close up of Hilt 3.Sword in Scabbard 4.Close up of Hilt's Bowl

199 US
(275 CAN)
SWD-20

1912 Pattern Cavalry Officer's Sword. The last Cavalry officer's model to be adopted, the 1912 was designed after the Trooper's sword introduced in 1908. The hilt has a large nickel plated steel bowl decorated with beautiful scroll etching. The grip is wire wrapped leather and has a very unique shape. Like with many on the other swords in our collection, the 35 1/2 inch blade is masterfully etched. Completing the sword is its brown scabbard with steel chape (end piece). A must of the collector of World War I swords.

Images: 1. Sword beside Scabbard 2. Close up of Hilt 3. Close up of Hilt's Bowl