Crimean War photographs

Richard · 3rd April 2010, 10:29 AM

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.

Ian Knight · 3rd April 2010, 11:55 AM

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

Richard · 3rd April 2010, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian Knight

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

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:

Ian Knight · 4th April 2010, 11:47 AM

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

fernando · 3rd April 2010, 01:07 PM

Great material, Richard
Thanks for the link.
Fernando

A Senefelder · 3rd April 2010, 02:26 PM

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.

3rd April 2010, 10:29 AM	#1
Richard Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Aquae Sulis, UK Posts: 46	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.

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3rd April 2010, 11:55 AM	#2
Ian Knight Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: East Sussex, England. Posts: 103	Richard, Congratulations on your new purchase. Many thanks for the link. The photos are superb. Is your sword the one in the photos? Ian

4th April 2010, 11:47 AM	#4
Ian Knight Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: East Sussex, England. Posts: 103	Super sword Richard. It must be the same one. Ian

3rd April 2010, 01:07 PM	#5
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Great material, Richard Thanks for the link. Fernando

3rd April 2010, 02:26 PM	#6
A Senefelder Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 214	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.