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Originally Posted by Bryce
G'day Guys,
This is a great thread. British sword design is something that I find very interesting. My collection although focused on the Napoleonic period, contains many examples that show sword manufacturers were thinking about how to make their blades better at specific purposes.
Peter, I have to disagree about the paisley influence on British sword hilt design. I think it is much more about the Honeysuckle flower, which first originated prior to the 1796 patterns. Below is a photo comparing an example of a honeysuckle themed hilt on an earlier sword and a 1796 pattern heavy cavalry officer undress sword.
Also Jim, the 1908 pattern cavalry sword is a superb thrusting weapon, but is basically just a spike, with almost zero cutting ability, even when sharpened.
Cheers,
Bryce
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Hello Bryce, Excellent pictures showing what is called honeysuckle design...I actually never heard of that name til I saw it on this thread noted by Jim and yourself. I should have my camera functioning soon and hope I can get a series of pictures uploaded of some more examples of swords in my collection. ...I dont actually have any Scinde Cavalry so its really good to see your exhibits.Thanks again for the great pictures.
I should add that the perforations cut through most of the styles in the 19th C. are a different design to the Scinde Cav. but I accept the influence of the general shape...and I have come around to accepting more than one source in the influence of these hilts.
Regards,
Peter Hudson.