British Infantry Dress Sabre 18th Regt of What?

Cathey · 14th April 2017, 02:39 AM

British Infantry Dress Sabre 18th Regt of What?
Date c1837-1850
Overall Length: 33 ¼” 84.4cm 82 cm in scabbard, 32 ¼” sword only
Blade length: 27” 68.6 cm
Blade widest point: 1” 2.5 cm
Hilt widest point: Cross guard 5 ¼” 13.4 cm
Inside grip length: 4” 10.1 cm
Marks, etc.: Scabbard throat marked 18th Regt

Description
Early 19th century infantry officers dress sabre with brass scabbard. Extremely detailed lions head pommel and backstrap. Ivory grips with incised decoration, curved fullered blade, brass scabbard engraved "18th Regt" at the throat.

General Remarks
Looks like a Victorian Crown in the centre of the cross guard and a Victorian style scabbard. Initially I assumed the Irish 18th Regiment of Foot, however the Indian Army and the East India Company also had 18th Regiments. I have seen two other example of an identical sword attached, however these have leather scabbard with Brass mounts. One of them mentions having the number 10 under the guard.

Any thoughts on what this sword is?
Which 18th Regiment it represents?
What age as it appears non-regulation

Cheers Cathey and Rex.

14th April 2017, 02:39 AM	#1
Cathey Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: adelaide south australia Posts: 282	British Infantry Dress Sabre 18th Regt of What? British Infantry Dress Sabre 18th Regt of What? Date c1837-1850 Overall Length: 33 ¼” 84.4cm 82 cm in scabbard, 32 ¼” sword only Blade length: 27” 68.6 cm Blade widest point: 1” 2.5 cm Hilt widest point: Cross guard 5 ¼” 13.4 cm Inside grip length: 4” 10.1 cm Marks, etc.: Scabbard throat marked 18th Regt Description Early 19th century infantry officers dress sabre with brass scabbard. Extremely detailed lions head pommel and backstrap. Ivory grips with incised decoration, curved fullered blade, brass scabbard engraved "18th Regt" at the throat. General Remarks Looks like a Victorian Crown in the centre of the cross guard and a Victorian style scabbard. Initially I assumed the Irish 18th Regiment of Foot, however the Indian Army and the East India Company also had 18th Regiments. I have seen two other example of an identical sword attached, however these have leather scabbard with Brass mounts. One of them mentions having the number 10 under the guard. Any thoughts on what this sword is? Which 18th Regiment it represents? What age as it appears non-regulation Cheers Cathey and Rex. Attached Images