This is a very nice example of a British sabre made for a colonial Indian officer. This type of sword dates from around the late 19th century to WW1. Indian soldiers appreaciated the 1796 blades, and so it was chosen to have them carry these sabres which are somwehat of an hybrid between the 1796... Continue Reading →
SOLD – 1892 British Medical Corps Officer Sword
This is a very nice example of an Officer sword from the British (or Commonwealth) Medical Corps. This specific branch of the Army kept on carrying the 1892 pattern up until around 1920. It is clearly identified by the Rod of Asclepius and the motto of the Medical Corps. This one dates from the reign... Continue Reading →