This British 1856 pattern Royal Artillery Officer’s Sword dates to between 1895 and 1911. The sword is most likely to have been made during the reign of King Edward VII (1901-1910).
The 850mm single-edged blade has a flat spine and wide single fuller on both sides, tapering to a double-edged spear point. The blade is double-edged for the final 260mm and retains its fighting edge.
The blade is etched on one side with the winged lightning bolts of the Royal Artillery amidst foliate scrollwork. The obverse is etched with foliate scrollwork surrounding a flaming grenade and a field gun. The blade is without a royal cypher, which could suggest that it was made around the time of the death of Queen Victoria and prior to Edward VII coronation. The blade and etching are in good condition. The etching is clear and the blade retains its polish with only very minor speckles of tarnish, mainly toward the point.
The spine bears the serial number 383 and the ricasso bears a proof disk with the letter “s” and the word “PROVED.” Steve Langham and James Elstob in their excellent online research have identified the proof stud as dating to between 1892 and 1911, with examples of the 3-digit serial number dating to the reign of Edward VII.
The 3-bar steel hilt is in in good condition. The ray skin grip is in good condition with use-related wear and fading. The twisted wire binding is intact. The knurled steel back strap has a stepped pommel and rounded tang nut. The blade is firm in the hilt.
The 1901 pattern brown leather covered scabbard in in good condition and remains strong with the stitching intact. There are age and use related scuffs and marks. The sword sheaths and draws smoothly and is held firmly in the scabbard.
This is a good example of an Edwardian Royal artillery officer’s sword.
£395.00
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