This is a rare version of the famous 1845 pattern for infantry officers. This one was made for the National Guard, which can be attested by it's marking on the back of the blade "P.D.L." which stands for "Propriété de l'État". Given that this sabre was made in 1868, it was probably used by the... Continue Reading →

This is a restored 1821 French infantry officer sabre, non-regulation. The grip was probably completely restored, with new leather and wire, and the blade repeened. There is a little bit of movement in the guard, but this could be easily corrected with shims. The blade is Solingen made, with the initials of the maker still... Continue Reading →

This 1896 began its life in the hands of Oscar Evan Boulton TD in 1891 (I shall come back on this later), an officer in the Ayrshire Yeomanry Cavalry. Boulton was born in 1866 in a noble London family and passed away in 1942. As part of this volunteer regiment, Boulton served in the Second Boer... Continue Reading →