Need help identifying British style Afghan cavalry sabre

David R · 28th June 2021, 11:33 AM

The pattern started with George IV, so you have a choice of George IV and William IV as monograms as well as Victoria. Here is Georges monogram on a sword of this pattern. But if its East India Co. they also used their own badge or seal.

Jim McDougall · 28th June 2021, 03:17 PM

Thanks for showing the cartouche.
These were almost invariably VR (Queen Victoria 1837-1901)
George IV, was Prince Regent 1811-1820 and became George IV 1820. As this was an 1822 pattern and he passed in 1830, these with that cartouche are not common.

The William IV would be even more so of course.

This hilt seems roughly cast as even worn the relief would not be that indistinguishable.

Will M · 28th June 2021, 08:09 PM

Yes it does appear to be a rough sand cast guard probably taken from an existing sword guard. I find these swords interesting considering the likelihood of them being used in battle.

28th June 2021, 11:33 AM	#1
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,116	The pattern started with George IV, so you have a choice of George IV and William IV as monograms as well as Victoria. Here is Georges monogram on a sword of this pattern. But if its East India Co. they also used their own badge or seal. Attached Images

28th June 2021, 03:17 PM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,191	Thanks for showing the cartouche. These were almost invariably VR (Queen Victoria 1837-1901) George IV, was Prince Regent 1811-1820 and became George IV 1820. As this was an 1822 pattern and he passed in 1830, these with that cartouche are not common. The William IV would be even more so of course. This hilt seems roughly cast as even worn the relief would not be that indistinguishable.

28th June 2021, 08:09 PM	#3
Will M Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In the wee woods north of Napanee Ontario Posts: 394	Yes it does appear to be a rough sand cast guard probably taken from an existing sword guard. I find these swords interesting considering the likelihood of them being used in battle.