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British 1845 Pattern Infantry Field Officers Sword. #2606008
This is a very nice example of an 1845 pattern infantry Field officer’s sword. The sword was made between 1845-1854, as evidenced by the fixed guard and lack of a brass proof stud in the ricasso. The Wilkinson Sword Company introduced the proof stud in 1845 and its use became an industry standard by the mid 1850’s for all makers supplying the UK sword trade. This sword would have been in service during the period of the Crimean War (October 1853 to February 1856).
The 820mm “Wilkinson” pattern blade has a flat spine with a half-width fuller running for two-thirds of its length. The blade terminates in a double-edged spear point and is etched with panels of foliate scrollwork above and below Queen Victoria’s crowned Royal cypher.
The blade is in good condition with polishing wear to the etching and a pleasing patina. The forward and upper edges were service sharpened, possibly for deployment to the Crimea.
The ricasso is etched with a continuation of the foliate scrollwork decorating the blade. The obverse ricasso is blank and lacks a proof stud suggesting that the sword was made in Europe, probably Solingen as by 1850, almost all British makers had adopted the brass proof stud.
The Gothic brass guard is of the fixed pattern. Soon after the introduction of the 1845 pattern blade, the gothic guard of these swords became fixed, no longer having a hinged side piece. 1822 pattern swords with fixed guards are known but uncommon. By 1854, all swords of this pattern had a fixed Gothic hilt and the S-shaped insert of the formerly folding section was replaced with a single, comma-like spur.
The guard is in very good condition. An oval within the guard bears Queen Victoria’s cypher above the flowers of the union. The shagreen wrapped grip is in good condition with some staining and the twisted copper wire is intact and tight. The blade is firm in the hilt.
The sword is complete with its field officer’s brass scabbard with twin suspension rings and bar. The scabbard is in very good condition and retains its wooden liners. The sword sheathes and draws smoothly and is held firmly within the scabbard.
This is a great example of a Crimean War period Victorian infantry field officer’s sword.
£450.00
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