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P-1856 British pioneer’s sword (Item T-2016-016)

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P-1856 British pioneer’s sword (Item T-2016-016)
P-1856 British pioneer’s sword (Item T-2016-016)

Description

An 1856 pattern British pioneer’s sword.

Provenance

Acquired for the Triquetra Collection in 2016, purchased through Easton Antique Arms.

Resources about this model

  • Reference book: Brian Robson. Swords of the British Army: The Regulation Patterns 1788 to 1914. Revised edition. Naval and Military Press and National Army Museum, 2011.

Thanks

Our thanks to the volunteers who helped with the information on this page:

  • Alex Roberts
  • Keith Farrell

Donations

If you found this article interesting or helpful, please do send us a small donation to help with maintaining our Collection and to let us both expand it with new pieces and find better ways of sharing the Collection with the public.

P-1796 British light cavalry officer’s sabre (Item T-2016-014)

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P-1796 British light cavalry officer’s sabre (Item T-2016-014)
P-1796 British light cavalry officer’s sabre (Item T-2016-014)

Description

A 1796 pattern British light cavalry officer’s sabre.

Provenance

Acquired for the Triquetra Collection in 2016, purchased through an online auction.

Resources about this model

  • Similar museum example: P1796 light cavalry sabre in the Royal Armouries
  • Reference book: Brian Robson. Swords of the British Army: The Regulation Patterns 1788 to 1914. Revised edition. Naval and Military Press and National Army Museum, 2011.

Thanks

Our thanks to the volunteers who helped with the information on this page:

  • Ben Davies
  • Keith Farrell

Donations

If you found this article interesting or helpful, please do send us a small donation to help with maintaining our Collection and to let us both expand it with new pieces and find better ways of sharing the Collection with the public.

P-1897 British infantry officer’s sabre (GRVI) (Item T-2016-008)

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P-1897 British infantry officer’s sabre (GRVI) (Item T-2016-008)
P-1897 British infantry officer’s sabre (GRVI) (Item T-2016-008)

Description

An 1897 pattern British infantry officer’s sword with the GRVI royal cypher, and leather scabbard.

Provenance

Acquired for the Triquetra Collection in 2016, purchased from a private collection.

Resources about this model

  • Reference book: Brian Robson. Swords of the British Army: The Regulation Patterns 1788 to 1914. Revised edition. Naval and Military Press and National Army Museum, 2011.

Thanks

Our thanks to the volunteers who helped with the information on this page:

  • Alex Roberts
  • Keith Farrell

Donations

If you found this article interesting or helpful, please do send us a small donation to help with maintaining our Collection and to let us both expand it with new pieces and find better ways of sharing the Collection with the public.

P-1897 British infantry officer’s sabre (ERVII) (Item T-2016-007)

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P-1897 British infantry officer’s sabre (ERVII) (Item T-2016-007)
P-1897 British infantry officer’s sabre (ERVII) (Item T-2016-007)

Description

An 1897 pattern British infantry officer’s sword with the ERVII royal cypher, and leather scabbard.

Provenance

Acquired for the Triquetra Collection in 2016, purchased from a private collection.

Resources about this model

  • Reference book: Brian Robson. Swords of the British Army: The Regulation Patterns 1788 to 1914. Revised edition. Naval and Military Press and National Army Museum, 2011.

Thanks

Our thanks to the volunteers who helped with the information on this page:

  • Alex Roberts
  • Keith Farrell

Donations

If you found this article interesting or helpful, please do send us a small donation to help with maintaining our Collection and to let us both expand it with new pieces and find better ways of sharing the Collection with the public.

P-1897 British infantry officer’s sabre (VR) (Item T-2016-006)

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P-1897 British infantry officer’s sabre (VR) (Item T-2016-006)
P-1897 British infantry officer’s sabre (VR) (Item T-2016-006)

Description

An 1897 pattern British infantry officer’s sword with the VR royal cypher, and leather scabbard.

Provenance

Acquired for the Triquetra Collection in 2016, purchased from a private collection.

Resources about this model

  • Reference book: Brian Robson. Swords of the British Army: The Regulation Patterns 1788 to 1914. Revised edition. Naval and Military Press and National Army Museum, 2011.

Thanks

Our thanks to the volunteers who helped with the information on this page:

  • Alex Roberts
  • Keith Farrell

Donations

If you found this article interesting or helpful, please do send us a small donation to help with maintaining our Collection and to let us both expand it with new pieces and find better ways of sharing the Collection with the public.