Sword from officer killed at Inkerman

Jim McDougall · 17th March 2025, 06:55 PM

This is a magnificent entry! and amazing to see a sword with this kind of provenance. I have studied the Crimean war for many years, and of course, these other actions are foreshadowed by the immortal 'Charge of the Light Brigade', but the bravery and gallantry of all the men in all these actions are remarkable.

The British gallantry in the history shared here with this officers last words echo those of the mortally wounded Lord Nelson at Trafalgar (1805),
" Thank God Ive done my duty".
Moving and wonderful.

Thank you so much for sharing this!

Will M · 18th March 2025, 12:17 PM

It is a wonderful thing to keep such a grouping together, well done! I liked the action portrait so much I am having a copy made for the wall. It's a portrait you just don't see anything similar to. I do have the piquet weight Wilkinson sword of Capt. E.A. Whitmore who was on staff in the Crimea. Fenton took a photo of him mounted on his horse.

Calien · 19th March 2025, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Will M

It is a wonderful thing to keep such a grouping together, well done! I liked the action portrait so much I am having a copy made for the wall. It's a portrait you just don't see anything similar to. I do have the piquet weight Wilkinson sword of Capt. E.A. Whitmore who was on staff in the Crimea. Fenton took a photo of him mounted on his horse.

Once I receive it, I can send you some close ups with more details if that would help.

Will M · 19th March 2025, 11:56 PM

Closeup photos would be welcome. These swords with provenance don't come along often, and once they do they tend to stay in a collection for decades. I'm guilty of holding onto some good swords with provenance, for what now looking back is a long time.
Cowells sword, portrait and uniforms are all something you cannot improve on. In my opinion swords with solid provenance and exceptional history of their officer cannot be topped. I'd rather have Cowells sword with a dented up scabbard than a minty bue and gilt 1796p or similar.

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17th March 2025, 06:55 PM	#1
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,281	This is a magnificent entry! and amazing to see a sword with this kind of provenance. I have studied the Crimean war for many years, and of course, these other actions are foreshadowed by the immortal 'Charge of the Light Brigade', but the bravery and gallantry of all the men in all these actions are remarkable. The British gallantry in the history shared here with this officers last words echo those of the mortally wounded Lord Nelson at Trafalgar (1805), " Thank God Ive done my duty". Moving and wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing this!

18th March 2025, 12:17 PM	#2
Will M Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In the wee woods north of Napanee Ontario Posts: 395	It is a wonderful thing to keep such a grouping together, well done! I liked the action portrait so much I am having a copy made for the wall. It's a portrait you just don't see anything similar to. I do have the piquet weight Wilkinson sword of Capt. E.A. Whitmore who was on staff in the Crimea. Fenton took a photo of him mounted on his horse.

19th March 2025, 11:56 PM	#4
Will M Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In the wee woods north of Napanee Ontario Posts: 395	Closeup photos would be welcome. These swords with provenance don't come along often, and once they do they tend to stay in a collection for decades. I'm guilty of holding onto some good swords with provenance, for what now looking back is a long time. Cowells sword, portrait and uniforms are all something you cannot improve on. In my opinion swords with solid provenance and exceptional history of their officer cannot be topped. I'd rather have Cowells sword with a dented up scabbard than a minty bue and gilt 1796p or similar.