Charge of the Light Brigade, Balaklava, 1854

Will M · 6th January 2021, 05:53 AM

Some of the earliest 1853p swords were also Liege marked. There were soon reports of the new 1853p blades bending at the hilt due to thinner tangs as these two 1853's have. The guards themselves thinner with thinner bars than later examples by Mole and Enfield.
Pictured are two 1853p Liege marked 1853p swords, marked to the 11th Hussars and 4th Dragoon Guard. One 1821p HC sword marked to the 4th DG.
And for interest a 17th Lancers and 11th Hussars martingale.

I am hoping to see more crimea swords conme to light.

6th January 2021, 05:53 AM	#2
Will M Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In the wee woods north of Napanee Ontario Posts: 391	Some of the earliest 1853p swords were also Liege marked. There were soon reports of the new 1853p blades bending at the hilt due to thinner tangs as these two 1853's have. The guards themselves thinner with thinner bars than later examples by Mole and Enfield. Pictured are two 1853p Liege marked 1853p swords, marked to the 11th Hussars and 4th Dragoon Guard. One 1821p HC sword marked to the 4th DG. And for interest a 17th Lancers and 11th Hussars martingale. I am hoping to see more crimea swords conme to light. Attached Images Last edited by Will M; 6th January 2021 at 06:19 AM.