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British 19th Century Mounted Police Sword. #2512001
This rare, mounted police sword is similar to the 1821 pattern used by the British light cavalry. These swords were issued to officers of British Mounted Police in the mid-19th Century.
The 805mm single-edged blade is an almost straight version of the 1845 pattern “Wilkinson” blade. The blade has a flat spine above a deep single fuller and terminates in a double-edged spear point. The blade measures 30mm wide at the ricasso and has an 8mm thick spine.
The blade is un-sharpened and is in great condition. The ricasso bears the War Department Broad Arrow and WD over an Enfield inspection stamp. It is possible that these swords were also used by the mounted military police.
The three-bar hilt is in good condition and is bright and rust free. The shagreen grip is in excellent condition and the twisted wire is intact and tight. The blade is firm in the hilt.
The sword is complete with its black leather scabbard with polished steel mounts. The bottom mount has some cleaned pitting. The leather is in good condition and retains its original finish with small losses. The stitched seam is intact and tight. The sword sheathes and draws smoothly and is held firmly within the scabbard.
This is a great example of a rare British sword for the Mounted Police.
£695.00
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