Crimean War photographs
 

I have just purchased my first sword of 2010, a British 1821 pattern heavy cavalry officer's sword belonging to George Sapte Burnand of the 5th Dragoon Guards. While researching Burnand, I came across this site of photographs of the Crimean War which is absolutely amazing. These must be some of the earliest, if not the earliest campaign photographs ever taken? Photos include the aftermath of the Charge of the Light Brigade as well as having at least two photographs of Burnand (albeit incorrectly labelled Captain Bernard).

Here is link : http://www.allworldwars.com/Crimean-...nton-1855.html

Richard.

Richard,
Congratulations on your new purchase. Many thanks for the link. The photos are superb. Is your sword the one in the photos?
Ian

Great material, Richard
Thanks for the link.
Fernando

Thanks very much for the link to the great pics. The timing is perfect, i'm just finishing re-reading The Reason Why, The Story of the Fatal Charge of the Light Brigade by Cecil Woodham-Smith.

Ian,
Its very difficult to make out the hilt details of the sword in the photo of Captain Burnand but I think it must be. The sword is an un-numbered Wilkinson which puts it before 1854. Burnand was commissioned as cornet in the 5DG in 1850 so I imagine that's when he purchased the sword.
Richard.
Here is sword and Burnand:

Super sword Richard. It must be the same one.
Ian