Anglo-Indian army swords

mrcjgscott · 6th August 2015, 06:08 PM

This example was carried by Jacobs Horse.

It was manufactured by Wilkinson sword. One side was signed with their name in English, the other in Hindi. (Advertising is advertising!)

Note the similarities to the hilt of the British 1853 pattern.

Kind regards,

Chris

mrcjgscott · 14th August 2015, 10:11 PM

This sword was part of an India Office order placed with Robert Mole for 500 swords and 500 scabbards of Bengal Native Cavalry pattern dated 3rd August 1886. Sword priced at 10/6d each and scabbards at 8/3d.

The specification quotes: "The Hilt to be best cast malleable iron. the medallion to be stamped and pierced and neatly fitted to the hilt."

Almost certainly produced for Viceroy Commissioned Officers with the crown and Imperial cypher.

6th August 2015, 06:08 PM	#1
mrcjgscott Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 189	This example was carried by Jacobs Horse. It was manufactured by Wilkinson sword. One side was signed with their name in English, the other in Hindi. (Advertising is advertising!) Note the similarities to the hilt of the British 1853 pattern. Kind regards, Chris Attached Images

14th August 2015, 10:11 PM	#2
mrcjgscott Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 189	Another from the archives... This sword was part of an India Office order placed with Robert Mole for 500 swords and 500 scabbards of Bengal Native Cavalry pattern dated 3rd August 1886. Sword priced at 10/6d each and scabbards at 8/3d. The specification quotes: "The Hilt to be best cast malleable iron. the medallion to be stamped and pierced and neatly fitted to the hilt." Almost certainly produced for Viceroy Commissioned Officers with the crown and Imperial cypher. Attached Images