Anglo-Indian army swords

mrcjgscott · 3rd September 2015, 05:36 PM

Here are a few pictures of an Indian Cavalry Sword made by Wilkinson, one of the few pieces I was not able to nail down a solid provenance for.

No orders seemed to remain extant for such pieces in the Wilkinson archive, and it was proposed that the sword may have indeed been a one off or trial piece.

It now resides with the Royal Armouries in Leeds.

mrcjgscott · 5th September 2015, 07:54 PM

Here are a few more shots, showing the typical double ring top mount found on these 1821 hilted, 1796 blades pieces.

Interestingly the scabbard has been "tarted up" post service with the addition of a bright velvet cover, so these blades may have been carried a long time after official service ended.

Do let me know if you are getting bored of these images, and I will stop!!

3rd September 2015, 05:36 PM	#1
mrcjgscott Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 189	Mystery Sword Here are a few pictures of an Indian Cavalry Sword made by Wilkinson, one of the few pieces I was not able to nail down a solid provenance for. No orders seemed to remain extant for such pieces in the Wilkinson archive, and it was proposed that the sword may have indeed been a one off or trial piece. It now resides with the Royal Armouries in Leeds. Attached Images

5th September 2015, 07:54 PM	#2
mrcjgscott Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 189	Here are a few more shots, showing the typical double ring top mount found on these 1821 hilted, 1796 blades pieces. Interestingly the scabbard has been "tarted up" post service with the addition of a bright velvet cover, so these blades may have been carried a long time after official service ended. Do let me know if you are getting bored of these images, and I will stop!! Attached Images