Jun 20, 2020
British Pattern 1856 Pioneer’s Sword
Dated 1886 marked L.C.S.16 10.
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British Pattern 1856 Pioneer’s Sword
Dated 1886 marked L.C.S.16 10.
1856 Pioneer's (Sawback) Shortsword!
British Pattern 1897 Infantry Officer’s Sword and Pattern 1856 Pioneer’s Sword
This lot from Bonhams offers us a chance to visually compare the dimensions of an infantry officer’s sword and an other ranks sidearm.
On the left, a British Pattern 1897 Infantry officer’s Sword carried by Lieut. T.H.F. Roberts of the Cheshire Regiment. 22 inch blade etched with conventional motifs and inscribed THF Roberts/12 Batt. Cheshire Regt. Ricasso marked Hawksworth/Sheffield. Semi-basket hilt of standard pattern and retaining the brown leather sword knot. Brown leather-covered field scabbard. Lieut. T.H.F. Roberts served abroad during World War I with the Cheshire Regiment and is listed as such on the Great European War Memorial in Prenton, Cheshire.
On the right, a British Pattern 1856 Pioneer’s Sword by Robert Mole with 22 1/2 inch sawback blade bearing War Department marks. Brass hilt of standard pattern. Brass-mounted leather scabbard.