Valley of the Shadow of Death

Will M · 4th October 2022, 03:43 AM

Jim I've occasionally seen souvenirs from the Crimean War at auction with old engraved plates or painted on. I've seen some horseshoes with silver fittings engraved.
Presentation swords of the Charge of the Light Brigade are the older 1796 pattern LC swords. Of course they could not use the swords they carried being current issue at the time.
I have trooper swords with correct early maker and inspection markings and regimental markings and would most likely have participated in the charges. I believe that is as close as one can get.

4th October 2022, 03:43 AM	#7
Will M Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In the wee woods north of Napanee Ontario Posts: 395	Jim I've occasionally seen souvenirs from the Crimean War at auction with old engraved plates or painted on. I've seen some horseshoes with silver fittings engraved. Presentation swords of the Charge of the Light Brigade are the older 1796 pattern LC swords. Of course they could not use the swords they carried being current issue at the time. I have trooper swords with correct early maker and inspection markings and regimental markings and would most likely have participated in the charges. I believe that is as close as one can get.